All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group "Call for Evidence" meeting response to DfT

Meeting Reports

Edinburgh: Consultation 20th May to 28th June 2019 Tram Loop Plan

A six-week consultation on the draft city centre transformation strategy will take place between 20 May and 28 June, when bosses will meet local groups at public exhibitions, subject to approval of councilors.
The council’s long-term ambition is to extend the tram line to create a city network.

Edinburgh

Glasgow: Metro Plans April 2019

Metro Plans for Glasgow

Glasgow

Invitation: Applrg, Final House of Commons 23rd April 2019 - CHANGE

Due to congestion in the House of Commons and Brexit, we have been "bumped " to Portcullis House, room T and a later start time of 1800h
On behalf of the Chair Wera Hobhouse MP, please accept our apologies for the short notice change in these swirling changeable times

Presentations

Mainspring T&AUT May 2019

A message from Tramway and Urban Transport magazine, a supporting sponsort

Industry

Invitation: Applrg, Final House of Commons 23rd April 2019

Presentation, Final Draft RSVP, Please accept my apologies for any duplication in the swirl that is Westminster these days
Further details below on the first invitation sent out

Presentations

DfT: Future of Mobility March 2019

Through a clear and collaborative approach to emerging transport technologies and services, we can enable innovation to flourish and harness this once-in-a-century opportunity to transform mobility for the better

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Invitation:Applrg, House of Commons 23rd April 2019

RSVP SOONEST - A pre DfT “Call for Evidence consultation" meeting based on the questions being asked” the presentations and the proceedings will be minuted and uploaded to our website and may be included with the APPLRG consultation to show that there is evidence of demand and that some of the projects are not far off being almost shovel ready, an important factor in the days to come.

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Pollution: New Study life expectancy reduced by two years

Trams would cut premature death rate from air pollution.
TramForward notes the publication of research which has used new data to estimate that nearly 800,000 people die prematurely each year in Europe because of air pollution, and that life expectancy is reduced by an average of more than two years. This number is double previous estimates.

Pollution

Edinburgh: Press Release Extention to Newhaven March 2019

TramForward welcomes the decision made by Edinburgh City Council on Thursday
to go ahead with the extension of the city’s tram line to Leith and Newhaven.

Edinburgh

Bath; Tramtracker: Press Release 13 March 2019

At a meeting Bath and Bristol Trams Wednesday night, Mark Shelford, BANES cabinet member for Transport reported that funding had been secured from WECA of £1.95 m for the Bristol mass transit study to develop the feasibility and business cases which will include the spur from Bristol to Bath and villages and towns in between.
A further tranche of £450k has been secured from WECA to investigate the Bath mass transit study looking at all options including trams.

Bath

Applrg: Diary Date 23rd April 2019

A diary date for 23rd April 2019, 1700 - 1900 Committee Room 16
A draft program
Details may change due to other political activities
A complete program will be uploaded soon
Please check with the website nearer the time

Conferences

TramTrain: Study trip Sheffield 7th Feb 2019

A presentation to Members, LRTA and others on a study tour of TramTrain to Rotherham

Tramtrain

Dft Consultation 7 Feb 2019

In recent years, the Department for Transport has provided funding to extend existing light rail systems in operation in a number of our cities. We have also been working closely with UK Tram and the sector in reducing the costs of systems for the future.
We have carefully considered recommendations from various reports. These include the 2010 All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group Report on progress in developing modern trams within the UK, and how barriers to the development of further tram schemes could be tackled.
The 21st century is seeing rapid shifts in how mobility is provided, with the adoption of broader and more sustainable approaches, such as cycling and car sharing.
Social and economic trends are also changing people’s behaviour and attitudes. The digital revolution, emphasis on smart cities and places, and a greater emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly ways of travel, create new transport challenges and opportunities. Transport is changing and over the medium to long-term we will be seeing radical changes to mobility services offered in our towns and cities.

Articles

Who we are January 2019

A list of members elected Jan 2019
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group is an independent forum for MPs and Peers from all political parties and Industry to come together and raise awareness of matters concerning Light Rail & Tramways best practice and sustainable development

Who We Were

TramTrain: Study Trip general Invitation 7th February 2019

A study visit to TramTrain Sheffield, 7th February 2019. The Sheffield TramTrain Project was a major project for the APPLRG shortly after the Group was set up nearly 15 years ago following a successful member’s visit to Kassel, the UK TramTrain Trials was set up initially on the Penistone Line but moved to the Sheffield Rotherham Line with a dowry of sufficient size to enable our then sponsor Vossloh – Kiepe – Stadler to supply 7 TramTrain vehicles.

Tramtrain

Tram Tracker: Lytham St Anne Outline Report January 2019

Efficient transport is a critical component of economic development for any region, and the Fylde Coast is no exception. Any new infrastructure developments must meet the needs of the residential community, the tourism market and local businesses in order to fully exploit the regenerative capacity of this unique and ever-changing coastal location.
The area is fortunate to have a modern light rail system which has huge untapped potential. As local campaigners, Trams to Lytham believe passionately that light rail can and must have a greater role in the overall transport plan for the Fylde Coast, delivering the network the region deserves and requires to become an integral part of the 'Northern Powerhouse' of England

Lytham St Annes

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Tram Tracker; Kilmarnock & East Ayrshire December 2018

The USC study focused on the smallest particles in air pollution, called PM2.5s.
Scientists say these are the most dangerous, as they are small enough to cross from the lungs into the blood and then travel around the body, lodging in organs such as the heart, liver and brain.

Kilmarnock E Ayrshire

Anna Chang: Battery Tram Paper:20th November 2018

Battery Tram Paper
Onboard energy sources reduce or eliminate the disruption, time and cost of installation, maintenance and the aesthetic impact of overhead wires for conventional trams. Different cell chemistries were summarised alongside supercapacitors and hybridised formats.

Industry

New Under Secretary for Transport: Andrew Jones MP

Andrew Jones has been appointed as the transport minister responsible for Light Rail following the sudden resignation by Jo Johnson.
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group welcomes Andrew back to this post
Nice to see you again

Articles

LR: Transport Times: Urban Transport Group 10 November 2018

Transport-led projects in the British rust belt need to foster cross-sector initiatives such as educational opportunities, a new report from one of the UK's largest transport groups has argued.
The Urban Transport Group, which represents Britain's largest urban areas, has argued that one-off capital projects are 'unlikely to be enough in themselves for towns to thrive'.
It cites the creation of a new multi-modal transport interchange in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, which together with other investment, led to a 19% increase in town centre footfall and a 20% reduction in vacancy rates.

Articles

Bath: Bath Conference Details: 24 November 2018

A gathering of the UK leading specialists

Bath

Pollution; Children Vulnerable: WHO Study Oct 2018

The WHO study found that children are particularly vulnerable to air pollution because pollutants are often more concentrated nearer to ground level.
It added that their developing organs and nervous system are also more susceptible to long-term damage than those of adults.
“Air pollution is stunting our children’s brains, affecting their health in more ways than we suspected,” said Dr Maria Neira, WHO director of public health and the environment.
The study found that 600,000 children die from acute lower respiratory infections caused by dirty air and 93% are exposed to one of the most damaging pollutants – PM2.5.
In poorer countries, 98% of all children under five are exposed to PM2.5 above WHO guidelines.

Pollution

Workshop Minutes: Funding for New Tram Systems 18th June 2018

Funding for New Tram Systems Workshop
A workshop to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others; exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address issues of uncertainty and risks in financing new tram schemes.'

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LR UK: Ottowa Canada: BRT to LRT October 2018

Ottawa is in the middle of a conversion away from a very successful Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network known by its marketing name, The Transitway, towards a Light Rail Transit Network known as the O-Train.
The remaining BRT System will feed the LRT system and act as rapid transit in areas too low in passenger levels to have LRT. This article looks at the trials and tribulations that has led to this change over.

Articles

TramForward; WebTAG Consultation Response Oct 2018

TramForward & Applrg DfT WebTAG Consultation Response

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South Wales Metro: Tramforward Press Release 11 October 2018

TramForward is cautiously pleased to note the first 5 years of plans for the Metro in the
announcements about the new Welsh rail franchise to commence on October 14th 2018. The
planned procurement of new rolling stock, infrastructure enhancements, and increases in services
are all very welcome items.
TramForward is, however, very well aware that the announced improvements on existing rail lines
are only the beginning of the more extensive multi-modal Metro network as identified on the Welsh
Government website. TramForward is therefore intent on ensuring that the Welsh Government
instructs Transport for Wales to pursue development work on the other Metro routes, so that
construction work on them can follow on from the upgrade of the existing Valleys Lines.

Cardiff Metro

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Stoke: The almost complete answer for clean air October 2018

Light Rail (UK) Stoke Metro District believes that Stoke Metro District's congestion and serious
transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high-quality public transport.
This is a serious opportunity in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy
This can be provided by TfN as part of the "Rail North" proposals and must include light rail and
tramways, each mode providing optimal service for varying traffic flows. The essential requirement is full
integration of modes, in terms of interchange and through ticketing, allowing seamless journeys into and
within Stoke Metro District. Trams and light rail should form an essential component of our public
transport provision especially connections in the East with Manchester Metrolink and eventually West to
Cheshire and Liverpool City Region

Stoke Metro

Bath; Bath Conference 24 November 2018

Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Bath Trams are hosting a conference on the re-introduction of Trams for Bath as a solution to the congestion and pollution issues, as a stimulus to Bath's economy by facilitating shoppers and workers entering the city, and as a solution to movement in the public realm within the city.
In addition to a comprehensive network within Bath, tram connections to Chippenham, Radstock, Bristol and Bristol airport are proposed.
Experts from the transport sector will be giving their views, along with the leaders of the local political parties.

Bath

Ultra Light Rail Group: October 2018

ULRP has been set up in order to take advantage of the success of the Stourbridge service by building a worldwide ULR industry that will provide a solution to the lethal particulate pollution (known as the Oslo Effect) created by buses running on rubber tyres on tarmac.

Very Light Rail

Pollution: Government POSTnote Feb 2014

National and European regulations have improved UK ambient air quality. However, current air pollution levels continue to harm human health and the environment. This POSTnote summarises the evidence for effects
POSTnote 458 February 2014
Why has it taken so long to have the Defra Consultation - 4.5 years when most of the data is already known and published by HM Government????

Pollution

Tram Tracker Project:Warrington/Halton: The almost complete answer to poor air quality: September 2018

Warrington's and Halton congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high-quality public transport.
This is a serious opportunity in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy
This can be provided by TfN as part of the "Rail North" proposals and must include light rail and tramways, each mode providing optimal service for varying traffic flows. The essential requirement is full integration of modes, in terms of interchange and through ticketing, allowing seamless journeys into and within Warrington and Halton. Trams and light rail should form an essential component of our public transport provision especially connections in the East with Manchester Metrolink and eventually West to Cheshire and Liverpool City Region

Warrington / Halton

Tram Tracker Project:Warrington: An open letter October 2017

An open letter to
Warrington Borough Council, Action on air quality now!

Warrington / Halton

Tram Tracker: Lytham St Annes; January 2018

Support light rail investment • Represent the people’s voice • Online petition • Building on previous campaigns • Political support

Your response is important, Trams in all its forms are significant in the fight for air quality as there is no pollution at the point of use with the highest modal switch to this form of public transport and has been one of our core aims for the last 25 years +. Defra, "We are seeking to build our evidence base to inform the development of policies to reduce particulate matter emissions from brake, tyre and road surface wear by road traffic. This Call for Evidence is aimed at stakeholders such as industry bodies, companies, environmental groups, consumer groups, academics and others who may have evidence in the specific areas we are considering. We are interested in all relevant evidence but respondents do not need to address every question if their evidence and/or expertise is relevant to only certain questions."

Pollution

Pollution; A Mothers cry for Justice;August 2018

"My beloved daughter Ella died in February 2013 - aged just nine years old. At the time we were told she died because of her asthma. But new evidence has come out linking her death to illegal levels of air pollution - so I’m calling for a new inquest into her death."

Pollution

Proposed Warrington Tramway October 2017

Light Rail (UK) Warrington based, believes that Warrington's congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high quality public transport. There is an opportunity coming in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy
This can be provided by rail as part of the "Rail North" proposals and must include light rail and tramways, each mode providing optimal service for varying traffic flows. The essential requirement is full integration of modes, in terms of interchange and through ticketing, allowing seamless journeys into and within Warrington. Trams and light rail should form an essential component of our public transport provision especially connections in the East with Manchester Metrolink
We need our local politicians to be more proactive to secure Warrington's position as a central hub and future proof our transport links

Warrington

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LR Applrg: TramForward PR: DEFRA recognises "Oslo Effect" July 2018

The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) welcomes the news that the Government has at last acknowledged the importance of brake, tyre and road surface wear as a major factor in traffic pollution (Defra/DfT-Call for evidence: brake, tyre and road surface wear, 26 July).
The LRTA and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Light Rail (APPLRG) have been drawing attention to this phenomenon for a number of years; known as the “Oslo effect” after the first major study in the eighties.
Particulates from this pollution source tend to be smaller than those from exhaust emissions (PM2.5 as opposed to PM10) and can not only enter the bloodstream but can penetrate the cerebral membrane and enter the brain. They have been identified as a possible factor in the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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LR Applrg DEFRA: Oslo Effect Recognition: July 2018

At Last: after years of campaigning and lobbying, UK Government has recognised the road/tyre dust transport corridor pollution and wants a consultation @
https://consult.defra.gov.uk/airquality/brake-tyre-and-road-surface-wear
Call for Evidence: Brake, Tyre and Road Surface Wear. Closes 28 Sep 2018. Opened 26 Jul 2018.
Please respond direct and copy to info.applrguk@aol.com

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TramTrain: Update June 2018

TramTrain, At last success! After more than a decade of political campaigning and visits, Applrg welcomes TramTrain to our arsenal of tools to open up many under used or abandoned lines in our cities, towns and countryside and is a major asset for fighting poor air quality and re introducing trams into the urban area

Tramtrain

Presentation:Workshop Funding for New Tram Systems pdf: 18th June 2018

The aim of the workshop is to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new Tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others, exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address issues of uncertainty and risks in financing new Tram schemes. A follow on of the current CaMkOx series

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GDPR: Register to OPT IN Applrg Data List 25 May 2018

We are now updating our contact list in compliance with guidance given and if you wish to opt in and be contacted for further events, please send an e-mail to the Secretariat at the address below
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The aim of the workshop is to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new Tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others, exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address issues of uncertainty and risks in financing new Tram schemes. A follow on of the current CaMkOx series

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LR Applrg 31 Jan 2018 Meeting Minutes

All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group
Meeting at the House of Commons, Wednesday, 31st January 2018
Chairman: Kelvin Hopkins MP

The workshop will bring together an
invited group of practitioners and
policy makers to discuss the feasibility
of using a new generation of
trams to connect the historic centre
with new housing and other developments.

Fourth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Fourth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Third Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, and Second Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2017–19

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Presentation:Kenex Tram 31 Jan 2018

KENEX: the Clean,Green and Low Cost sustainable way to link Kent and Essex

Presentations

Invitation: House of Commons The Test Case for Oxford 27 Feb 2018

Agenda

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Invitation:Applrg House of Commons, 27 February 2018: CaMkOx

The Test Case for Oxford: Urbed.

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Presentatation: Hydrogen, TIgM the way forward: 31 January 2018

A low cost hydrogen tram, for smaller cities and towns.

Presentations

Alstom: Hydrogen Trains then Trams Jan 2018

Hydrogen for CO2 emission and "Oslo Effect " free rail traffic

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Invitation: Applrg House of Commons 31 January 2018 13

An invitation from Mr. Kelvin Hopkins MP, Luton North, Independent, to a meeting In Committee Room C, Portcullis House, 1 Parliament Street, Westminster
Mr Sam Flynn, A 2nd year Civil Engineering student at the University of Central University in Preston. Sponsored by Light Rail (UK) and TramForward
A fresh look at Trams to Lytham, A new extension to already successful Blackpool system Blackpool?
Mr. Brad Read, President TIG/m
TIG/m is a turn-key designer/builder of street-running public transportation rail systems commonly known as "streetcars", "trams", or "trolleys. Hydrogen/wireless! The way forward now?
Mr Gordon Platt, Project Leader, Kenex Thames Transit.

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APPLRG: Diary Dates January - February 2018

A draft program for the 31st January, third speaker to be confirmed

Presentations

LR Applrg: Parliamentary Tea 28th November 2017

Typo amendment to the Minister's name and my apologies
Call for more DfT staff: Minister willing to talk on Smaller Cities and Towns, Tramways and calls for leadership and Energy

Pollution: House of Commons: Improving Air Quality Evidence 23 November 2017

Environmental Audit Committee, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Health Committee, Transport Committee
Oral evidence: Improving Air Quality, HC 433
Thursday 23 November 2017
Ordered by the House of Commons to be published on 23 November 2017.

Warrington: 2nd Open Letter to WBC: A better value for £196m 30th October 2017

For the £196 million +, proposed for the Western Link road and other new road schemes, a low-cost, lightweight tramway scheme along the lines of that proposed for Coventry (developed, designed and manufactured in the UK) would far better serve the needs of this town by careful route planning to keep the "rat running" out of the town, a town that has aspirations for city status

North Cheshire

Warrington: Open Letter to WBC Councillors 3 October 2017

I am writing an open letter to object and complain about your recently announced road plans and housing building plans.

North Cheshire

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Report: Air Quality for Warrington November 2016

There is an opportunity coming in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy
This can be provided by rail as part of the "Rail North" proposals and must include light rail and tramways, each mode providing optimal service for varying traffic flows. The essential requirement is full integration of modes, in terms of interchange and through ticketing, allowing seamless journeys into and within Warrington. Trams and light rail should form an essential component of our public transport provision especially connections in the East with Manchester Metrolink
We need our local politicians to be more proactive to secure Warrington's position as a central hub and future proof our transport links

Dr Colin Harris established Cambridge Connect in 2016 and is working closely with Railfuture and UK Tram to promote light rail as an enduring and sustainable approach to public transport for Cambridge. Dr Harris is Director of the consultancy Environmental Research & Assessment, and is based in Cambridge".
A stand alone system or as part of CaMKOx

Presentations

Presentation: Applrg House of Commons 24 October 2017: Robert Pain, Transport Focus

The Tram Passenger Survey (TPS)
Provides a consistent, robust measurement of passenger satisfaction with tram services in Britain
Informs our understanding of barriers to (greater) tram use, how to encourage greater use, and how to improve the passenger experience
Allows for comparisons to be made with passenger experiences on buses and trains
In 2016 covered tram services in Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Sheffield

“Very light rail will be quicker and cheaper to build and run than any of the tram systems currently operating in the UK. The track will be easier and quicker to lay and in the future, the system will be able to operate without drivers. This means it will be able to be really frequent – a real hop on, hop off service, which will help to take cars off our roads – important when traffic is growing rapidly and economic success relies on keeping people moving."

Very Light Rail

Inquiry; Four Committees relaunch Air Quality

Four Committees relaunch a joint inquiry on air quality
09 October 2017
Four Committees team up to scrutinise the Government's plans to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution on public health and the environment.
Inquiry: Improving air quality
Environmental Audit Committee
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Health Committee
Transport Committee

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Applrg Diary dates Sept 2017

Diary dates for October & November 2017, Invitations and details to follow

Who Are We?

Who we are 1 October 2017

Applrg; Who we are 1 October 2017

Who Are We?

Edinburgh: Updated Outline Business Case Sept 2017

Edinburgh Tram – York Place to Newhaven
Updated Outline Business Case Sep 2017

Edinburgh

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Pollution: Real Cost of Road Pollution Sept 2017

Air pollution doesn't just look and smell bad. It kills. And it costs megabucks.
We all know that high blood pressure, smoking, high blood sugar, and cholesterol are big risk factors for premature death. But air pollution is right behind them — it's killer number five.

Pollution

Pollution: How dangerous is road rubber? Sept 2017

A busy road with 25,000 vehicles travelling on it each day will generate around nine kilograms of tyre dust per kilometre.

Pollution

LR Applrg Birmingham Extention gets UK Govt. Funding 1 Sept 2017

The Department for Transport (UK) announced on September 1 that it is to provide £59•8m towards the construction of the Edgbaston extension of the Midland Metro tram route in Birmingham.

Industry

LR Trams reach Tallin Airport: Estonia Sept 2017

Revenue service began on an extension of the Tallinn tram network to the airport on September 1 2017,

Industry

LR Applrg : Switzerland: Basel Trams reach French Border August 2017

Basel tram operator BVB opened the first phase of an extension into France on July 31.

Industry

LR A Commuter pollution study: CARB USA August 2017

Light rail commutes had the lowest average exposure per mile for all measured pollutants, and car trips experienced marginally higher per mile exposure, whereas train commutes with older diesel technologies experienced the largest exposure per mile of all of the motorized transportation commute modes. The study also offers advice for reducing exposure to air pollution during commute trips:

Pollution

Pollution : TramForward is disappointed with Government 2 Aug 2017

TramForward is disappointed with the recently announced Government air quality policy as it deals only
with the reduction of nitrogen dioxide pollution from vehicle exhausts. Nitrogen dioxide is only part of the
problem, particulate matter is also extremely damaging to health. While the proposed measures may well
cut down particulate as well as nitrogen dioxide emissions, they will do nothing to tackle the other major
source of particulate pollution, which is wear of tyres, brake linings and road surfaces. This has been
dubbed the “Oslo effect” after the city where the problem was first identified.

Pollution

Applrg; Annual Tram Statistics: Up

The statistics are collected annually to inform the development and monitoring of light rail policy. Figures present information on usage, infrastructure and revenue for the 8 systems which are urban and primarily surface-running.
In the financial year ending March 2017:
light rail use in England reached record levels of passenger journeys and vehicle miles since 1983
267.7 million passenger journeys were made on the 8 systems
there was a 7.2% increase in passenger journeys in England (outside London)
57% of passenger journeys were in London, on Docklands Light Railway and London Tramlink
vehicle mileage increased by 2.9% mostly due to developments of the Midland Metro and Nottingham Express Transit systems
light rail revenue increased by 5.5% in real terms to £362.4 million

Industry

Applrg: New Light Rail Minister 24 July 2017

Meet our new Light Rail Minister Jesse Norman MP

Who Are We?

Presentation: Applrg House of Commons Minutes of 26th April 2017 Meeting

The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group will be going into "PURDAH" with the dissolving of Parliament with effect end of business Wednesday 3 May 2017

Presentations

Proposed Tramway: Bristol Nov 2010 (Revised)

The Ashton Gate to Temple Meads preserved light rail
route is proposed as the first section of a rail based
Rapid Transit Network for Bristol. A high quality frequent
service will reduce traffic on Hotwells Road while serving
the Ashton Gate, Hotwells, Southville/Ashton, South
Harbourside and Redcliffe areas of the city.

Bristol

Pollution:Air Quality at the Heart of Election Press Release All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group April 2017

“The quality of our air should be a political priority as it has a huge impact on the health of the nation. That is why we are calling on every party to have in their manifesto, a commitment to improving air quality.
That is even more important now that we are going to see the Government’s defeat in Court before the election.
They will have to defend their policy and parties can have a genuine debate about how to tackle such a large public health issue.”

Pollution

Presentation: Applrg House of Commons Meeting: In Search of Excellence: Joanne Bentley, 26 April 2017

Presentation: Applrg House of Commons Meeting: Tramforward Trams and Clean Air 26th April 2017

TramForward Presentation - Trams and Clean Air

Presentations

Presentation: Applrg House of Commons Meeting 26th April 2017: Tramforward Trams and Clean Air

Notes for TramForward presentation, Applrg House of Commons 26th April 2017

Presentations

Pollution: Client Earth Judgement 27 April 2017

The UK Government has failed in its attempt to delay publication of its air quality plans until after the General Election.
Mr Justice Garnham today ordered the government to produce the plans after the local elections on 9th May. The final plans must be produced by 31 July.

Pollution

Presentation: Applrg House of Commons Meeting 26th April 2017

Amended timings and location to Committee Room 8, new timings 1400h - 1600h
Due to a General Election being called and Parliament being dissolved 3rd of May 2017, this will be the last meeting of this session and we will reform after the election
In the meantime come and join us

MP’s from four select committees have combined forces to launch an unprecedented joint inquiry on air quality to scrutinise cross-government plans to tackle urban pollution hotspots.
The Environmental Audit Committee, Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Health, and Transport Committees will hold four evidence sessions to consider mounting scientific evidence on the health and environmental impacts of outdoor air pollution.

The Light Rail Transit Association notes the recent EU final warning and threat of heavy fines
against five countries, including the UK, on air quality breaches.
1 This concerns Nitrogen dioxide
emissions, which is largely from vehicle exhausts. However, a worrying source of equally harmful
PM10 and PM2.5 pollutants has recently been identified.
It has generally been assumed that most vehicle pollution comes from the tail pipe and by cleaning
up engines or moving to electric vehicles that can be cut.
2 Research has shown that up to 90% of harmful PM2.5 and 85% of PM10A pollution come from non-exhaust sources such as tyre wear,
road surface wear, and the brakes. This is known as the Oslo effect after the city where it was first noted
3. Unfortunately, electric vehicles can be up to 40% heavier so even more of these harmful particles are emitted from the tyres.

Pollution

Pollution: Oslo Effect 2 2017

Oslo Effect 2
How air pollution harms your health, (An update to the original Oslo Effect report of 1988)

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) is a collaboration between the West Yorkshire authorities.
It is the place where work that cuts across the whole of West Yorkshire and city region is undertaken and is the Local Transport Authority for West Yorkshire.

The UK faces a range of economic, environmental and social challenges as it prepares to exit the European Union and these are inseparably linked. Three of the most pressing are climate change, housing and the pressure on our land a high population density imposes transport challenges.

Industry

Pollution:Dementia risk in Transport Corridors Jan 2017

a new study tracking 6.6 million people estimates effect on one in 10 cases of Alzheimer’s while those living by busy roads are 12% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia
Living near busy traffic may increase the likelihood of dementia, according to a new study

Pollution

Leeds Supertram

Leeds Supertram,12.12.16 11 Slides - COLIN

Industry

LR Tram Summit

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SECOND DRAFT LRPPPM

Light Rail Technology As An Option

Industry

LR UK Presentation Leeds

Roger Harrison 12Dec2016

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LRUK Leeds Tram Summit

Strailastic Presentation

Industry

Merseyside: Stadler order for Mersey Rail Dec 2016

The leaders of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority gave the go-ahead on December 16 for a £460m project to replace the Merseyrail suburban electric multiple-unit fleet.
This includes the selection of Stadler to supply a fleet of 52 trainsets for entry into service from the end of 2020.
Contracts are expected to be signed in early 2017.
Comment: A missed opportunity to order TramTrain type vehicles to expand the system to include street running, history will show a lack of vision and forward thinking despite a high awareness of the options.

Industry

Presentation: Leeds Tram Summit: Stadler 12 Dec 2016

Stadler; Leads for Leeds

Industry

Presentation: Leeds Tram Summit Press Release 13 Dec 2016

Press Release:Transport experts confirm that light rail for Leeds IS realistic and affordable and could be started with the NGT £250 million

Industry

Germany: Leipzig Orders Solaris Vehicles Dec 2016

The latest funding package would cover half the cost of a further nine trams.
In 2015 LVB selected Solaris to supply five trams for €7•7m, with options for a further 36. The first tram from the base order is due to arrive in Leipzig this month, with entry into revenue service on the 1 458 mm gauge network expected early next year.

International

Meeting: Leeds Tram Summit: 12 Dec 2016

Transport experts to gather in Leeds for summit on future of city’s light rail

Tram train is the best option for Leeds’s transport future if the city is to become a truly global economic player, a key summit has been told.
Experts gathered at Leeds Town Hall earlier, with operators and manufacturers all making the case for a light rail system in Leeds.

United Kingdom

Presentation: Leeds Tram Summit PR Dec 2016

The Light Rail for Leeds Summit will bring together transport experts from around the country to discuss whether the £173.5 million set aside for the failed NGT Trolleybus scheme can be used to begin a transformative light rail network in Leeds. With the local contribution for NGT from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and Leeds City Council being up to £81 million, the total money currently available for a light rail scheme is £250 million. - Invitation only

Industry

Presentation: Leeds Tram Summit Leeds

To answer claims by Leeds City Region "Trams are too expensive, Take too long to build and Buses are cheaper" by the Light Rail Industry
Entry by Invitation Only

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Pollution: Doctors against Diesel Dec 2016

Doctors, health professionals and medical students today launched the Doctors Against Diesel campaign, by holding up giant numbers which read ‘9,400’, representing the number of early deaths in London each year due to toxic air pollution

Industry

Poland: Reworked Ex Frankfurt Cars: A low cost option Dec 2016

The first of 15 Type Pt trams which Tramwaje ?l?skie acquired second-hand from Frankfurt-am-Main has been unveiled following an extensive modernisation.

International

Pollution: City Pollution Warning Dec 2016

Air quality alerts have been issued at bus stops, tube stations and roadsides across London because of high pollution levels, said a spokeswoman for the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
The alerts will notify Londoners on Thursday evening during their commute home from work. Vulnerable people to stay at home

Industry

Pollution:Four more cities ban diesel vehicles: Dec 2016

Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, led the initiative at the C40 conference of mayors on climate change, taking place in Mexico this week. She said: “Mayors have already stood up to say that climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face. Today, we also stand up to say we no longer tolerate air pollution and the health problems and deaths it causes, particularly for our most vulnerable citizens.”
“Soot from diesel vehicles is among the big contributors to ill health and global warming,” added Helena

Industry

Pollution: Four More Cites to Ban Diesel Vehicles December 2016

Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, led the initiative at the C40 conference of mayors on climate change, taking place in Mexico this week. She said: “Mayors have already stood up to say that climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face. Today, we also stand up to say we no longer tolerate air pollution and the health problems and deaths it causes, particularly for our most vulnerable citizens.”
“Soot from diesel vehicles is among the big contributors to ill health and global warming,” added Helena

Industry

Finland:Helsinki Tram loan Dec 2016

Helsinki City Transport (HKL) has signed a long-term loan agreement with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to procure 40 new trams for the city.

International

Charlotte: USA Hybrid Battery Trams Ordered Dec 2016

Siemens is to supply six hybrid battery-powered versions of its S70 light rail vehicles for Charlotte’s Gold Line extension.

International

Manchestr Metrolink: Trafford Park Consortium Retained 3 Dec 2016

MPT, a Thales, VolkerRail and Laing O’Rourke consortium, has been retained by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to design and build the city’s Trafford Park line.

Manchester - Metrolink

LR Applrg: Leeds: Press Release Greg Mulholland MP

Greg Mulholland, the MP for Leeds North West, has highlighted the findings of a transport study, which found Leeds was the seventh most congested city in the UK, as further reason for investment in a mass transit scheme in the city.
The report by Inrix, a transport information company, found that London was the most congested city in the UK, but Leeds was seventh in the list, and found that traffic jams will cost motorists in Leeds and Bradford £2.6bn by 2025.

Industry

TramTrain:TramForward Press Release: Glasgow Airport

TramForward welcomes the recent Outline Business Case for a TramTrain service to connect Glasgow Airport to
Glasgow Central, which would be the best performing option for the much-discussed rail link, offering the best value
for money due to its greater attraction for users.

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Client Earth: Clean Air Handbook Nov 2016

Air pollution has significant impacts on the health of Europeans, particularly in urban areas, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). While air quality is slowly improving, air pollution remains the single largest environmental health hazard in Europe, resulting in a lower quality of life due to illnesses and an estimated 467 000 premature deaths per year.

Tramtrain

ClientEarth:Air Pollution:2nd Court Victory Nov 2016

ClientEarth has won its High Court case against the Government over its failure to tackle illegal air pollution across the UK.

The North East Combined Authority has approved a Metro & Local Rail Strategy that outlines £1bn of planned investment in the Tyne & Wear Metro and main line passenger services over the next 20 years

Industry

Who were were 2015

A list of members Election 2015

Who We Were

TramTrain: Paris T11 Vehicles arrive for testing

The arrival of the first Alstom Citadis Dualis tram-train cars at the Noisy-le-Sec maintenance depot on July 12 marked the start of commissioning of the T11 Express tram-train line in the northern suburbs of Paris.

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LR: Invitation Parliamentary Tea 14 Sep 2016

Parliamentary Tea to be held in the Thames Pavilion 14 September 2016

Meeting Reports

CAF: UK Investment Jul 2016

UK: Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF confirmed to Railway Gazette on July 14 that it is preparing to open a UK assembly plant to support the contracts it has won in recent months.

Industry

Nottingham: Intermodal Conference, 20 - 21 Jun 2016

Mainspring Intermodal Conference 20 - 21 June Crowne Plaza Nottingham

Conferences

DfT UK: Tram ridership 252 million 9th June 2016

THE number of people using light rail trains and trams in Britain rose by an average of 5.8 per cent last year according to new figures from the Department for Transport, which has recorded a total of 252 million journeys in 2015-16 and revenues of almost £337 million.

Industry

TramTrain: Leeds City Region Press Release : 1st June 2016

PRESS RELEASE
Office of Greg Mulholland MP (Leeds North West)
Parliamentary Light Rail Group holds special meeting in Leeds to highlight TramTrain as city’s best option

Tramtrain

LR Applrg 27th May 2016 Meeting: Minutes TramTrain Leeds

Minutes of the launch of TramTrain project Leeds

Meeting Reports

Presentation: Applrg Leeds City Region TramTrain 27th May 2016

The launch of the Leeds City Region TramTrain and Tram campaign, Black Prince, opposite main railway station Leeds @1100h

A Power Point presentation by Mr Mark Barry on proposals for Light Rail South Wales

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Leeds: TramTrain, Leeds Catch up Opportunity 27 May 2016

“TramTrain – Leeds’ Catch up Opportunities”

Conferences

LR Applrg 25th May 2016 Meeting:

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Meeting Reports

Leeds: Meeting, TramTrain for Leeds City Region:Fri 27th May May 2016

Parliamentary Light Rail Group calls special meeting in Leeds on Friday 27th May
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group, chaired by Leeds MP Greg Mulholland, will this Friday host a special meeting of the Group in Leeds to discuss the way forward for a TramTrain system for Leeds City Region to be held in the Black Prince opposite Leeds railway station @1100h

Leeds

Environment: Trams: A solution for poor air quality June 2016

A look at the Public Health issues in our increasingly pollution choked cities and how trams can save lives - and money!

Industry

Birmingham: 11th Annual Light Rail Conference 27 & 28 Jul 2016

The 11th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition brings together over 250 decision-makers for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light rail operations and development. Delegates can explore the latest industry innovation within the event’s exhibition area and examine LRT’s role in alleviating congestion in our towns and cities and its potential for driving economic growth

Conferences

Nottingham: Intermodal Conference 20 - 21 June 2016

The growth of inter-modal transportation is rapid and the passengers are in the driving seat. They are connected, confident and expect to be able to travel from A to B in a smooth, continuous and informed journey.

Conferences

Leeds: Call for TramTrain for Leeds City Region: May 2016

The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group have backed proposals for a TramTrain network in the Leeds City Region and West Yorkshire, resurrecting part proposals put forward by Metro, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority, made to the Light Rail Group in 2009 using newer low cost solutions from UKTram and elsewhere in the Industry.

United Kingdom

Leeds: NGT Cancellation 13 May 2016

NGT Cancellation
"I am delighted that the Government and Inspector have listened to my calls and not just rejected the NGT Trolleybus but also insisted that Leeds retains the £173m to be used for an alternative transport system.

Summary
COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a pan-European
intergovernmental framework. Its mission is to enable break-through scientific and techno-
logical developments leading to new concepts and products and thereby contribute to
strengthening Europe’s research and innovation capacities
TramTrain full report can be found on http://www.tram-urban-safety.eu/spip.php?rubrique21

Industry

LR Applrg 25th May 2016 Meeting Invitation

Our next meeting which will be held in Committee Room 12, House of Commons at 1400h - 1600h, Wednesday 25th May 2016.
We will be updating you on TramTrain which is now very relevant and imminent in many LEP etc., plans for the alleviation of poor air quality, congestion and regeneration
Our speakers are
Mr Drew Hendry MP, SNP tbc, Tramway & Light Rail Policy
Senor Rachid Meftah, Stadler Rail Valencia Spain,
Professor Mark Barry, Consultant, A Metro for Wales's Capital City and The Valleys
(Not in order of sequence)
I would be obliged if you could RSVP me please

Meeting Reports

Midland Metro: New Street Running April 2016

The Midland Metro is set to run to New Street station in Birmingham city centre from May 22

Centro West Midlands

Russia: St Petersburgh, Low cost trams, March 2016

Low cost reworked modern trams

Industry

Ukraine; Vinnytsia

A low cost tram for 160000 Euros

Industry

TramTrain: Karlsrhue March 2016

More TramTrains for Karlsruhe ordered

Tramtrain

UK: Portsmouth to Southampton Proposals March 2016

Tram proposals Portsmouth to Southampton link

United Kingdom

UK: Central Belt Pollution Warning 17 March 2016

At-risk Scots warned to 'take it easy' as "dangerous air pollution" hits Central Belt of Scotland

United Kingdom

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Edinburgh:South Suburban Line 14 March 2016

South Suburban line gets ScotRail Boss backing

Edinburgh

Presentation:Applrg Minutes, House of Commons Meeting 24th February 2016

The board of Metrotenerife Spain has approved the start of tendering for a 2•5 km extension of tram Route 2 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

International

France: Caen Guided Bus convertion to Tramway Feb 2016

FRANCE: The municipality of Caen has confirmed its intention to develop a three-line light rail network by converting it's Guided Bus to a Tramway for opening by the end of 2019

International

Netherlands: Rebuilt Den Haag Station inaugurated 1st Feb 2016

NETHERLANDS: The rebuilt Den Haag Centraal station was officially inaugurated by Mayor Jozias van Aartsen and State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment Sharon Dijksma during a day of celebrations on February 1

A new design of train – dubbed a ‘very light rail vehicle’ – has been unveiled by two Warwickshire businesses, who hope it will find applications in the UK

Very Light Rail

Holyrood; TramForward Press Release Dec 2015

Tram Forward welcomes the development of two light rail schemes in Scotland.
Yesterday the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley City Deal Cabinet on Tuesday the 15th December pledged to help fund four major infrastructure projects in Greater Glasgow - including an airport transport link.

Next steps for the Northern Powerhouse - investment, infrastructure and innovation 14 April 2016; Book direct

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Presentation: House of Commons 16th Dec 2015 RSVP

An update: Room Change from Committee Room 13 to Committee Room 18

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New Trams ordered for Dublin, Lyon and Gold Coast 1 Dec 2015

A summary of new trams ordered for Dublin, Lyon. and the Gold Coast

International

LR South Wales Metro Vision 1 Dec 2015

South Wales Metro vision is set out which could see trams returning to the streets of Cardiff and the Valleys
Trams could replace heavy rail trains on several routes across South Wales, providing faster and more frequent services

Cardiff Metro

Edinburgh: Extention needed to beat pollution 16 Nov 2015

Edinburgh council will meet on Thursday to discuss a £145m plan to extend the tram line from the city centre to Newhaven via Leith

Edinburgh

Urban Air Pollution: The Almost complete answer - Glasgow October 2015

Urban air in much of Europe is not fit to breathe, and vehicles, especially diesel cars and buses, are the principal cause. High levels of particles, nitrogen oxides and unburned fuel create a cocktail of harmful pollution that is breathed by almost every urban European citizen. The effects are half a million premature deaths each year; a quarter of a million hospital admissions; and 100 million lost working days cumulatively costing over €900 billion. The crisis is taking place despite extensive EU laws that limit ambient air-pollution levels, total national emissions, and emissions from major sources including vehicles. The Commission has acted against 18 EU member states for breaching pollution levels but progress to tackle the problem is glacial. EU limits for air pollution are projected to be breached for at least another 15 years and levels will remain above World Health Organisation no-effect guidelines.

Articles

Canada: Ballard Fuel Cell Trams for China 1st Nov 2015

VANCOUVER, CANADA and BEIJING, CHINA – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLD) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tangshan Railway Vehicle Company, Limited (TRC) for development of a new fuel cell module that will be designed to meet the requirements of tram or Modern Ground Rail Transit Equipment applications. The value of this work to Ballard is approximately $3 million and represents the next step toward a commercial product, following the June 2015 signing and announcement of a framework agreement between the Companies.
Randy MacEwen, Ballard’s President and CEO said, “The growing need for mass transit solutions in China, together with acknowledgement of the severe air quality issues, certainly makes fuel cell-powered trams an intriguing market opportunity. And Ballard is well positioned to address this opportunity, given our ongoing work with TRC.”

Industry

TramTrain: Paris, Express South Line Finance Approved October 2015

A €455m financing plan for the first phase of Paris's Tram Express South tram-train line was approved by the board of Ile-de-France Transport Authority, bringing the project a step closer to construction, which is due to start in the first half of next year.

Tramtrain

USA: El Paso Trams reworked October 2015

A low cost solution;USA: Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority has awarded Brookville Equipment Corp an $18•8m contract to overhaul and modernise six PCC streetcars dating from 1937 for use on the future 7•7 km El Paso Streetcar Project in Texas. Brookville said the aim would be to provide ‘a modern transit solution wrapped in a nostalgic, historical package’.

Industry

Siemens: To open a new Turkish Factory 22 Oct 2015

The Turkish Science, Industry & Technology Ministry that the country expects 6 500 urban rail vehicles to be procured by Turkish cities over the next eight years.

Industry

TramTrain: Aarhus Denmark October 2015

Aarhus is currently developing Denmark's inaugural light rail project which is on course to open in 2017 to coincide with the city becoming the year's European Capital of Culture
The developments are expected to serve 20,000 new residents in Lisbjerg and 10,000 in Nye as greater Aarhus' population increases to 375,000, and its housing stock by 50,000 to 200,000 by 2030. The city is expected to create another 50,000 jobs during the period, taking its total to 230,000 while its already sizable student population is expected to expand from 40,000 to 60,000 by the end of the next decade.

Tramtrain

Sintropher: Brussels, The Final Conference 2015

This
is
a
report
of
the
final
Seminar
of
the
Sintropher
project,
part-­funded
by
the
EU
INTERREG
IVB
North
West
Europe
Programme.
It
brought
together
partners
of
the
seven
demonstration
regions
of
the
Sintropher
project
with
experts
and
representatives
of
EU
and
other
European
public
transport
organisations,
to
disseminate
and
discuss
the
results
of
the
project.

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WMG: Very Light Rail Update Oct 2015

The WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult works at the forefront of emerging technologies and is renowned for innovation in the automotive sector. Its academic researchers and engineers specialise in Energy Storage & Management and Lightweight Technologies working on high impact projects such as all-aluminium car bodies for Jaguar Land Rover. They are now transferring this knowledge and expertise to rail and specifically ‘Very Light Rail’.
The WMG centre sees Very Light Rail (VLR) as a key new manufacturing sector for the UK, with the potential for VLR vehicles to be used on disused branch lines, many of which have been closed since the early 1960s. To encourage this through further research they are collaborating with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to build a Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in the Black Country

Very Light Rail

Holyrood CPPRG Sep 2015

Notes of meeting of Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament of 15 September 2015
Minister for Transport and the Islands Derek Mackay MSP spoke about railway developments. He spoke of good news for Scotland from the benefits of rail investment. He said he was excited by EGIP, the Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Project, which would bring improved journey times with electrification. Work on clearing the Winchburgh Tunnel for electric trains had been completed successfully.

Scottish Parliament

Edinburgh: Operator of the Year 2015

Edinburgh Trams has been named the world’s ‘Operator of the year’ at the 2015 Light Rail Awards
Last night’s awards have been hailed by tram chiefs, which they say “recognise excellence and innovations in the light and urban rail sector across the world”.

United Kingdom

Manchester Metrolink: Shortlist for New Franchise 19 Oct 2015

Four operators have been shortlist to take over Manchester’s Metrolink light rail network from 2017.

Manchester - Metrolink

Australia: Gold Coast: Feds to fund Stage 2?

The Australian Government is providing A$95m for the construction of the Gold Coast light rail Stage 2, connecting the Gold Coast to Brisbane.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have said that the extension project will be completed in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

International

Australia:Canberra:European technology 5 October 2015

Rolling stock companies bidding to be part of Canberra's tram network are planning state-of-the-art technology and European design, with similar models to the Gold Coast and Sydney networks.
Bids from the two consortiums are being considered by the ACT government now, with Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles part of the Canberra Metro bid and Bombardier Transportation Australia part of the Activate bid.
The ACT plans to spend $65 million on a fleet of 14 trams, each 33 metres long and with capacity to carry about 200 people. Canberra's trams will include space for four bikes inside each vehicle, and passengers will buy tickets or activate their smartcard from readers at tram stops, not on board.
The trams will be 100 per cent powered by renewable energy.

International

TramTrain: Pesa Poland October 2015

PESA: The recent Winner of the Manufacturer of the Year Award 2015 offers its latest TramTrain Brochure

Due to interest generated by the Transport Select Committee and others, this report has been retrieved from our archives. An updated report will appear shortly

Articles

Australia: Change of Government leds to Tram projects being dusted off. Oct 2015

With Malcolm Turnbull now in the prime minister’s chair, Adelaide could get the green light on rail projects.
Australia just experienced a change in government without an election when the ruling Liberal Party ousted Prime Minister Tony Abbott and chose Malcolm Turnbull as his replacement. That in turn has led officials in at least two Australian cities to dust off or propose plans for new light-rail lines, as Turnbull has made comments suggesting that he would be more receptive to rail transit projects than the road-focused Abbott was.

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Australia:Gold Coast, Feds to fund additional Trams October 2015

Malcolm Turnbull's ascension to prime minister means Gold Coast's light rail extension will be completed in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Local member Steven Ciobo confirmed on Thursday the federal government had reached an in-principle agreement to provide funds for the second stage of the light rail project.

International

Eire: Dublin, Relaunch of Airport Metro Project Oct 2015

THE GOVERNMENT HAS resurrected the Metro North plan to link Dublin city centre with the airport and Swords.
The relaunched project should be finished by 2026, it was announced today as part of the government’s capital investment plan.
The plan isn’t a new one – an older Metro North proposal was shelved by the coalition as it took office in 2011 on cost grounds.
It will cost over €2 billion. A handout of the stops given to reporters today.

International

Ultra Light Double Decker; Sep 2015

Recent technical advances have broken through important cost barriers and have made the urban tram mode affordable for smaller towns and districts
Reconciling Conflicting Objectives
Problems caused by traffic congestion are experienced by small and large urban centres and, increasingly, suburban districts. The presence of too many private cars competing for road space, circulating while searching for a place to park and intruding into what would otherwise be attractive public spaces causes planners to try to achieve conflicting objectives. How to ease access to central zones, preserving their appeal and not sacrificing valuable space for the free movement and accommodation of private cars has been achieved largely by means of effective but expensive investment in transportation systems or vast car parks.

Very Light Rail

Poland: An update of success: Sept 2015

Where does this boom come from? The success of the Polish recovery is clearly down to the connectivity provided by the tram Arguments in all of the cities are almost completely identical: trams can transport much more passenger than for example buses, and in comparison to them, they are much more cheaper in exploitation, they do not pollute the environment, don’t get caught up in traffic jams, don’t create greater noise. – Used up rails can be recycled, but a deteriorated road is hard to recycle and costly in utilization – states Tomasz Kunert from Warsaw’s town hall

International

Bulgaria, Sofia: Green grass Track Aug 2015

Bulgaria's capital is grassing over some of its tram lines as part of a programme to make the city greener.
An initial 60m (197ft) stretch of the "green rails" has already opened in Sofia's Ruski Pametnik Square. Architects hope the new turf will muffle traffic noise, improve air quality and cool the often torrid Sofia summer heat, Nova TV reports. A drainage system has been installed to divert rain water off the rails into the soil beneath the grass.
There seems to be no problem with grass track there!

International

Edinburgh:Extentions Assessment Aug 2015

Edinburgh city councillors are reviewing the possibility of extending the tramway to Leith and Newhaven after an updated business case was introduced at its latest council meeting.
The extension would serve to drive the renewal of the city’s waterfront, improve connections to the city centre and unlock the area’s sustainable regeneration.
New links to Granton and, from there, to Newhaven are also being considered.

Edinburgh

Midland Metro: End of T69 Trams Aug 2015

Transport authority Centro and National Express will have a ceremony to send off the last T69 tram on Friday, following its final public journey.
It will start its day at 6.04 am, from the Wednesbury depot, going to Snow Hill where it will start its service from 6.30 am.
The tram will then run the 23-stop 13-mile route a few times before making its last trip carrying passengers at 11.10 am.

Centro West Midlands

The Almost complete answer to poor Urban Air Quality: July 2015

Government Transport Policies are killing us: -
All governments have tried to sell us the low cost options of more efficient roads, cars, buses and trucks etc., but the evidence shows that these do not work on the scale now needed and this is a fatal path for many that they are taking down and whilst it appears that lip service is being paid to saving the planet etc., a step change with this new Government is required now that the facts are in the public domain has morally to be done to reduce the illness and death of hard working families, our very young and to enable our older citizens to enjoy considerable healthy, happy longevity

Articles

Australia: Gold Coast, One year on Aug 2015

Tourism and Commonwealth games Minister Kate Jones says the light rail system has revolutionised public transport on the Gold Coast.
"Gold Coast residents and visitors alike have embraced the G:," she says.
"We've created jobs, reduced congestion, boosted urban renewal, serviced major events, and given locals and tourists a new way to experience the Gold Coast.
"Gold Coast Light Rail patronage continues to exceed expectations, with an average of more than 18,200 trips made on the G: each day."
"The Gold has experienced a very significant global increase in public transport patronage of more than 25 per cent in the first 11 months since the G: and the bus network changes started.

International

LR South Wales Metro Tram Based ? 3rd Aug 2015

The South Wales Metro needs to be based around trams if it is to achieve its full potential
The electrification of the Valleys Lines gives us an opportunity to be create a light rail system in south east Wales that be best suited to future growth
Plans for a South Wales Metro should be built around light rail or trams instead of the heavy rail that currently uses the Valleys Lines

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LR South Wales Metro:£600 Million Confrmed 30 July 2015

Transport Minister Edwina Hart will confirm that £600m has been identified for Valley Lines, but no decision yet on whether it will be tram or heavy rail
In a statement to AMs Mrs Hart, who has responsibility for transport, is also expected to announce a new strategic transport advisory group to provide expertise and advice to the Welsh Government as it engages with stakeholders and suppliers in the rail sector, as part of the process of firming up its Metro plans.

Cardiff Metro

Taiwan Kaohsiung Test Running July 2015

Kaohsiung, July 22 (CNA) Kaohsiung began a week-long test of the country's first light rail system on Tuesday with an eye toward holding a passenger trial run in the second half of August, the southern Taiwan city's Mass Rapid Transit Bureau said.
It is gratifying to note that the All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group on their visit in 2013 in high level discussions with the Taiwanese Minister of Transport advocated that the line should be built at Grade (Ground Level) to enable retail and residential development along the route and not as in the Taipei system of an elevated line with subsequent station cluster development.
( JH Secretary )

International

Australia: Sydney, French Architect Jul 2015

Imagine for a minute a George Street devoid of cars, with sleek granite paving spanning the entire boulevard and trees shading pavement cafes as pedestrians wander from boutique to boutique.
Every four minutes a light rail tram would roll by, almost silently. But by and large, Sydney's major artery would be a place for people to walk and talk - an unthinkable idea now.
"The idea is, a good tramway line is like a reserve, a pleasant place, whether people use the transportation system or not," says Thomas Richez, a world-renowned French architect whose firm has been involved in retrofitting more than a dozen cities in Europe and Africa with light rail projects.

International

Holyrood CPPRG April 2015

Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament
Minute of the meeting held on 28th April 2015, 5.30pm

Scottish Parliament

Holyrood CPPRG Nov 2014

Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament
Minute of the meeting held on Tuesday, 25th November 2014, 5.30pm

Scottish Parliament

Holyrood CPPRG Feb 2015

Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament
Minute of the meeting held on Tuesday, 3rd February 2015, 5.30pm

Scottish Parliament

USA LRT beats BRT July 2015

For several decades, U.S. proponents of “bus rapid transit” (so-called BRT) have waged a veritable war against light rail transit (LRT), relying particularly on a claim that BRT is “just like light rail, but cheaper.”
LRT defenders have responded with data-based evidence, of which some of the strongest has been the operating and maintenance (O&M) data reported by transit agencies and published annually in the National Transit Database (NTD) of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Consistently, this has shown LRT systems averaging significantly lower in unit O&M costs compared to urban bus services. However, past NTD reports have consolidated BRT with “regular” bus performance data, leading bus partisans to argue that BRT’s supposed O&M cost advantages were being obscured in the big all-bus mix.

Industry

WMG Very Light Rail July 2015

A joint venture between WMG and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
The proposed centre will be located at Castle Hill, Dudley.
The estimated project costs are equivalent to ~£28m.
The project has recently secured £4.5 m funding from the Black Country LEP, and is also in process of applying for £15 m funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It has support from the Association of Black Country Authorities.

Very Light Rail

Parliamentary Tea 16 Sept 2015 RSVP

A limited invitation from
Mr. Greg Mulholland MP.
Chairman,
To a
Parliamentary Tea
In the
Thames Pavilion Room,
House of Commons
RSVP to ensure your invitation confirmation

Presentations

Transport Select Committee July 2015

Speaking in response to the publication of Northern Transport Strategy, Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the Transport Committee said:
"I welcome the Northern Transport Strategy but I am concerned that there is no commitment to funding. Ministers must clarify when there will be real improvements to overcrowded and slow rail services between our major northern cities. Transport for the North must be clear that the proposals to "simplify" rail fares in the north will not be used as a way of increasing fares by the back door—as proposed last year in the consultation on the Northern Rail franchise.

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Nottingham: Light Rail Conference July 2015

Over the past few years, there has been a push to fast forward research into technologies and processes that will innovate Britain’s railway. Pots of money and dedicated bodies have been created to drive forward improvements on the heavy rail network. Now light rail is looking at how to develop its corner of the industry.
At the UK Light Rail Conference 2015 in Nottingham last month, Paul Griffiths, metro programme director at West Midlands’ transport authority Centro, announced that funding was in place to support seven projects to move forward to the next stage of UK Tram’s Low Impact Light Rail research programme.

Industry

TramTrain: Alstom Citidas Dualis Nantes July 2015

Alstom has commissioned all 24 Citadis Dualis tram-trains ordered by the Pays de la Loire region.
The final vehicle has now entered passenger service on the Nantes-Clisson line.
SNCF placed a framework order in 2007 with Alstom worth €650 million for 200 Citadis Dualis tram-train units.

Tramtrain

Luxemburgh: New CAF design Revealed July 2015

Luxtram and manufacturer CAF have revealed the design of the new trams being built for Luxembourg ‘s first modern light rail network. CAF has developed the styling of its Urbos tram with designers Eric Rhinn, Michel Leonardi and Isabelle Corten.
CAF is supplying 21 high-capacity trams for the line – the first of which will arrive in the city at the start of 2017.

International

Edinburgh: Bikes on trams July 2015

Now Edinburgh trams will become the first light rail network in the UK to welcome bikes on board permanently.
Up to two cyclists will be able to take their bikes onto trams, but they will be barred throughout August to allow for festival crowds.

Edinburgh

Brazil: San Paolo: June 2015

São Paulo’s state governor has signed a 20-year public transport operating contract, which includes the new VLT light rail system, with the BR Mobility Santos consortium.
The PPP operating contract is worth $5.6 billion (€1.63 billion) over the next 20 years.
A signing ceremony was held last week to coincide with the delivery of the first Brazilian-built VLT light rail vehicle for the project.

International

West Midlands: Ultra Light Centre Bid June 2015

RTM previously reported on the plans to create a new ultra light rail service between Dudley and Sandwell. It would transport passengers from Dudley Port station in Tipton to the site of Dudley’s former station at the bottom of Castle Hill, close to Dudley Zoo and the Black Country Living Museum. There are also plans to then extend the light rail service towards Dudley bus station.
The total cost of the project, which is being developed jointly by Dudley Council and WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) at the University of Warwick, is £27.8m. A bid for £13.9m has been made to the European Regional Development Fund, which would join £4.5m already secured through the Local Growth Fund. The rest of the cost is to be met by private investment.

Industry

TramTrain: Traction design delay June 2015

Network Rail’s head of the delayed £60m tram-train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham has admitted that design problems have affected the pace of work and the infrastructure picture “isn’t positive”.
Speaking at a panel session at the UK Light Rail Conference in Nottingham yesterday, Simon Coulthard said his team is “learning lessons the hard way” but that design and implementation works should be complete by about autumn next year.

Tramtrain

Edinburgh: Extention to Newhaven June 2015

Edinburgh city council is looking into extending the tram network to Newhaven, Ocean Terminal or the foot of Leith Walk.
City leaders will approach the Scottish Government for help with paying for a potential £145 million extension.
Figures for the cost of completing the line have been published in an outline business case, which will be tested against quotes provided by construction firms interested in carrying out the work.
Council chiefs said a government grant was one option being considered to help fund the line, despite the SNP administration’s insistence that it would pay “not a penny more” towards the troubled project.

Edinburgh

Alstom: Build a tramway in 30 Months for 20% less

ALSTOM: The construction time for a new light rail or tram line could be reduced to just 30 months according to Alstom Transport, which launched its Attractis package at the UITP World Congress and Expo in Milano on June 8.
Bringing together experience gained in the construction of 16 light rail projects around the world under turnkey contracts, Attractis is also expected to reduce costs by up to 20%. This would make light rail more affordable for cities that might otherwise only be able to invest in bus rapid transit, according to Alstom Transport President Henri Poupart-Lafarge.

Industry

Japan: Hiroshima, Remembrance Tram June 2015

HIROSHIMA--An inspirational symbol, one of the few remaining streetcars that survived the August 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima has been repainted its original gray and blue colours to mark the 70th anniversary of the world’s first use of a nuclear weapon.

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TramTrain: Cardiff Tramforward Proposal June 2015

A proposal for Cardiff Bay, Mr Tim Kendell, Tramforward

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DfT Light rail statistics 2014 - 2015

In the financial year ending 2015, light rail usage in England continued to rise with record numbers of passenger journeys (239.8 million) and vehicle miles (18.4 million) since comparable records began in 1983
•since the financial year ending 2005, the first full year when all current systems were in operation, light rail journeys have grown by 51%
•around 2.7% of all public transport journeys in Great Britain are made on light rail systems

United Kingdom

Australia: Sydney, June 2015 A before and after comparison with the Gold Coast

We have heard it all before here in the UK how wrong they are
A before and after comparison
Light rail is "too disruptive." The city's transport needs "could be accommodated much more cheaply by buses." The tram line would remove too many car parking spots "necessary for the vitality of business."
No – we are not talking about Sydney.
But you can rest assured that almost every argument about Sydney's new light rail line has been made before, and not too far away. The above comments are from Lex Bell, a councillor from Surfers Paradise who was one of the most vociferous critics of the tram line built on the Gold Coast between 2010 and 2013.

International

Manchester Metrolink: 31.2 Million Passengers June 2015

Trams travelling 5.6 million miles In just four years, the numbers of stations have rocketed from 38 to 92 and there are now 57 miles of track across Greater Manchester
Booming Metrolink has smashed previous records as the network continues to expand across Greater Manchester.
In the year up to April, 31.2m passengers took the tram - a 6.8 per cent rise on the previous year when 29.2m journeys were made.
It’s also been a bumper financial year, with takings up 7.8 pc last year to £56.8m from 52.3m. In 2010.11, they were £29.4m.
In total, Metrolink trams travelled 5.6 million miles - a 7.8 per cent increase.

A bid for £13.9m of EU money has been launched to help fund a new ultra light rail link in the West Midlands.

Centro West Midlands

Kazakhstan: Pavlodar, June 2015

THE European Bank for Reconstruction and Redevelopment has agreed to provide a Tenge 2.5bn ($US 13.4m) loan to fund the modernisation of the 86km tram network in Pavlodar, a city of 330,000 people in northwest Kazakhstan.

International

Sydney: Australia, Construction begins: June 2015

THE detailed construction schedule for Sydney's CBD and South East light rail line was released on May 28, with major city centre works on the 12km route scheduled to start on October 23 2015

International

Houston: USA, Opens TWO new Lines June 2015

Houston's Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) celebrated the opening of two new light rail lines over the weekend of May 23.

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Marseille: France, opens third line June 2015

COMMERCIAL services began operating on Marseille's third light rail line on May 30 with the opening of the 1.2km branch to Place Castellane, which extends the network into the south of the city.

International

Ulm: Germany, Siemens wins LRV Contract June 2015

STADTWERKE Ulm (SWU) signed a €32m contract with Siemens on May 22 for 12 Avenio M low-floor LRVs as part of a project to expand the German city's metre-gauge tram network.

International

Tramtrain: Aarhus Denmark June 2015

LETBANEN, the public company responsible for developing the tram-train network in the Danish city of Aarhus, revealed the final interior and exterior designs on June 1 for its fleet of 26 LRVs, which is being supplied by Stadler Pankow.

Tramtrain

Budapest: Trams instead of Metro June 2015

PLANS to extend Budapest metro Line 4 east from its current terminus at Keleti have effectively been abandoned after the municipal government voted instead to expand the city's tram network.
Under the new proposals a new tram line will be constructed from Astoria to Újpalota, while tram Line 1 will be extended north to Aranyvölgy and Line 60, the city's rack railway, will be extended at both ends.

International

Edinburgh New Board May 2015

A host of new faces are set to take on top jobs at Transport for Edinburgh, as management of Lothian Buses and the city’s tram system are brought closer together.
The appointment of the first non-executive directors of the tram will bring its corporate structure into line with Lothian Buses for the first time.

Edinburgh

Minister Andrew Jones MP Under Secretary of State Transport May 2015

Mr Jones commented following his appointment: “We all know that transport is one of the most significant factors supporting economic growth. Ensuring that people are able to move from place to place easily and that goods can get from manufacturers to customers, both here and abroad as exports, is one of the basics of business. Transport is also an important factor in the quality of our daily lives. We must never forget that people use our trains, roads and public transport for shopping, getting the kids to school and a multitude of everyday tasks.

Articles

Pesa Manufacturers in the UK?

The modern, low-floor Swing and Twist trams by PESA Bydgoszcz SA have been given a modern, harmoniously looking body and a large glazed surface. The Swing vehicles are the famous trams that in 2009 were selected by the Warsaw authorities in one of the largest tender for trams in Europe, covering the delivery of 186 units.

Industry

Oxford: Could Trams improve historic cities May 2015

Dr Nicholas Faulk and the case for Trams or Light Rail for Oxford

United Kingdom

Defra Pollution Report: Local Mortality Burdens April 2014

A DEFRA Report estimating Local Mortality Burdens associated with Particulate Air Pollution
A major reason for Trams which have no pollution at point of use and can use clean sustainable electricity

United Kingdom

Blackpool: Extention to Fyldes

A new group is battling to get tram services between Blackpool and South Fylde back on track.
Trams to Lytham want to restore services from Squires Gate to Lytham Station and has launched an online petition to Lancashire County Council (LCC) to extend the service.

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UK Government: Lost Pollution Case 28 April 2015

The government has lost a case on its failure to act on pollution.
UK’s failure to meet EU limits on nitrogen dioxide must be tackled, court rules in case brought by NGO ClientEarth over government’s failure to act

United Kingdom

Europe: Cost of Air Pollution 28 April 2015

Tuesday 28 April 2015 17.00 BST Last modified on Wednesday 29 April 2015 15.46 BST
The financial cost of air pollution in Europe stands at more than $1.6tn (£1.5tn) a year, a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found, equating to about a tenth of the GDP of the continent.
While air pollution has long been known to be a major environmental burden, the costs in human and economic terms have not been categorised before.

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Cambridge: Guided Busway may be ripped up 10 April 2015

The busway, which runs between Cambridge and Huntingdon, has had 11 million passengers since it opened four years ago, but it has been plagued with defects.
A technical report six months ago said the busway, which was built by contractor BAM Nuttall, had £31 million worth of defects - in some places the track has risen four inches - which need to be addressed to tackle the “deteriorating” ride quality.

Industry

Edinburgh Bikes on Trams April 2015

Bikes will be carried on Edinburgh trams for the first time as part of a trial into joined-up sustainable transport.
Although only available at off-peak times, the one-month trial from May will be a first for UK tram services as a regular part of their service.
Throughout May, all services will carry bikes apart from on weekdays 7.30-9.30am and 16.00-18.30pm.
There will only be access from the central disabled doors and passengers must hold their bike upright during the journey.

Edinburgh

Manchester Metrolink Press Release 2nd May 2015

JMW’s residential conveyance team, led by partner Andrew Garvie, analysed data from both 2013 and 2014 and evaluated the number of house sales across Greater Manchester. This indicated that Ancoats, Manchester city centre, Sale, Didsbury, Prestwich and Wythenshawe were amongst the biggest leaders in terms of year-on-year sales increases, and each of these areas is now served by Metrolink. Sales have doubled in Wythenshawe, Failsworth, Prestwich, and Didsbury, and gone up 122 per cent in Ancoats. This compares with an average increase of 15 per cent in the last year across the whole region.

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Pesa: Poland 29 April 2015

The modern, low-floor Swing and Twist trams by
PESA Bydgoszcz SA have been given a modern,
harmoniously looking body and a large glazed surface.
The Swing vehicles are the famous trams that in
2009 were selected by the Warsaw authorities
in one of the largest tender for trams in Europe,
covering the delivery of 186 units. They have also
been chosen by Gda?sk and Szczecin. The Swing
was also the first Polish tram to be exported to
foreign markets - Hungary and Romania. Its major
advantage, which makes it so attractive to potential
buyers, is the exceptional price-quality ratio.
The new Twist tram is a supplement to PESA’s
range. In total, since 2009 PESA has manufactured
approx. 300 trams.

Industry

Helsinki: Artic 16 April 2015

A new type of tram building thinking, a hard road from conception to delivery
The demanding conditions of Helsinki have been taken into account with the construction of this new tram. Its construction includes a freely pivoting bogie that is able to communicate the steep curves of the tram network of Helsinki, and its surface materials have been selected with easy maintenance and the climatic conditions of Helsinki in mind.
The car has a fully low-floor design with 74 fixed and 14 folding seats. The car offers easy wheelchair or pram access.

Industry

Alstom: First Citadis sold to Shanghai China 13 April 2015

Shanghai has placed a €72 million order with Alstom’s Chinese joint venture for 30 new Citadis trams – becoming the first Chinese city to adopt the technology.
Shanghai Alstom Transport Co (SATCO), a joint venture between Alstom and Shanghai Rail Traffic Equipment Development Co, will supply light rail vehicles for the first two lines of a planned six-line system in the Songjiang district of Shanghai.

International

West Midlands Explores ULR 6th Feb 2015

The new rapid transit study for the West Midlands conurbation will study lower cost alternatives to light rail.
The West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority announced proposals for a study of rapid transit connections between the Black Country and Birmingham last month

Centro West Midlands

Dft U-Turn 2nd April 2015

The DfT is retaining control of the approval process for about 30 of the biggest local transport major projects in England, in a U-turn from previous thinking.
Ministers had planned to fully devolve responsibility for local major transport schemes to Local Enterprise Partnerships under the Local Growth Fund regime that began this month. LEPs have had to develop assurance frameworks for ensuring that their projects deliver value for money.

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Midland Metro DfT U-Turn 02 April 2015

Department of Transport apparent U-Turn
The DfT is retaining control of the approval process for about 30 of the biggest local transport major projects in England, in a U-turn from previous thinking.
Ministers had planned to fully devolve responsibility for local major transport schemes to Local Enterprise Partnerships under the Local Growth Fund regime that began this month. LEPs have had to develop assurance frameworks for ensuring that their projects deliver value for money.

Centro West Midlands

Manchester Metrolink Free WiFi 31 March 2015

Councillor Andrew Fender, chair of the TfGM Committee, said: “Metrolink is not only the largest light rail network in the UK, but now also the first light railway in England to become fully wifi capable, symbolising the region’s digital ambitions.
“With over 30 million passenger trips made on Metrolink every year, this will help hundreds of thousands of people make the best use of their travel time with quick and simple access to free wifi.”

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Queen Street Auckland NZ 3 April 2015

Much of Queen St would be closed off to motor vehicles under latest scheme by transport planners. Cars may be squeezed out of Auckland's main street as the city's transport authority looks to modern trams to move growing throngs of commuters.
Auckland Transport chief engineer Steve Hawkins warns there will be insufficient space in much of Queen St for general traffic to co-exist with trams running in each direction every few minutes between the waterfront and Dominion Road.

The survey by Passenger Focus’ gives a revealing inside look at how the trams are being used, and by what kinds of people.
The survey found passengers said they were satisfied with the way trams kept to their schedule including punctuality and whether the service is value for money and satisfaction with ticket prices, throughout the UK in this first large-scale independent study.
The tram study showed a higher level of satisfaction than Passenger Focus’s recent study of bus services

Industry

Stadler: Moscow Demonstrator 23 March 2015

Mosgortrans has begun trialling a new prototype tram model from Stadler Minsk ahead of a possible introduction to the city’s light rail fleet
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The three-car ‘Metelitsa’ is one of several new trams being tested in the Russian capital at the city’s Bauman depot.
Over the next four months, the low-floor trams will carry out technical and operational tests both with and without passengers.

International

Alstom: Rio de Janerio 27 March 2015

The first track segment of a new VLT light rail system in Rio de Janeiro has been laid.
A 400-metre section of track has been installed on General Luiz Mendes de Morais street in the city’s Santo Christo district.

International

Solaris: Leipzig Order 27 March 2015

Leipzig City Transport (LVB) has placed a framework order with Solaris for up to 41 Tramino light rail vehicles

International

Bombardier: Brussels Final Flexity 20 March 2015

Societe des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB), Brussels’ public transport authority, placed its first order for 46 Flexity Outlook trams in 2003. This has been followed up with several additional options.

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Bombardier: Dusseldorf & Cologne 20 March 2015

Bombardier has been awarded two new contracts for light rail vehicles from the Dusseldorf (Rheinbahn AG) and Cologne transport authorities (KVB).

International

Midland Metro Eastside Extention Route 28 March 2015

West Midlands’ transport authority Centro has confirmed the route of the Midland Metro Eastside extension in Birmingham.

Centro West Midlands

Manchester Metrolink Second City Crossing Nov 2014

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has been able to start work on this section of the new Metrolink line faster than expected after securing a £10.8m European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant earlier this year.
It means that trams could be running between Victoria and a brand new stop in Exchange Square as early as next winter (2015/16), which will also give Metrolink the ability to run more trams between Shaw And Crompton and the city, ahead of the whole Second City Crossing being completed in 2017.
The Second City Crossing is part of a co-ordinated three-year programme of works, known collectively as Grow, which will enable Manchester city centre to flourish for years to come.

Manchester - Metrolink

Manchester Metrolink St Peter Square Details March 2015

Metrolink service plans during major transformation of St Peter’s Square stop
Metrolink services will continue to run across the city during the upcoming closure of St Peter’s Square tram stop, under plans agreed today.

Manchester - Metrolink

Tram Survey Passenger Focus March 2015

90 per cent of tram passengers are satisfied with their journey according to this year’s Tram Passenger Survey (TPS) published today.
Over 4,900 tram passengers in Blackpool, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, Nottingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh were surveyed. The results show continued satisfaction during a year which saw significant investment across many of the networks surveyed
David Sidebottom, Passenger Focus director, said:
“These results are good news for tram passengers, operators and transport authorities.
“Continuing high levels of tram passenger satisfaction demonstrates what can be done when these survey results are used to identify and deliver improvements that matter most to passengers. And the evidence from some areas shows they are doing just that. For example, the introduction of more new trams in Manchester and the West Midlands has increased capacity and enhanced the passenger experience. The right approach can make a big difference.”

Industry

Solaris : Krakow Testing 26 Feb 2015

Krakow City Transport (MPK) has begun testing its new energy-efficient Solaris trams.
A three-month trial phase is now underway on the city’s line 1.

International

Sydney 27 Feb 2015

Financial close has been achieved on the €1.4 billion CBD and South East Light Rail line in Sydney.
The ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, previously called Connecting Sydney, will deliver the new 12-kilometre tram system from Circular Quay through the central business district (CBD) and on to Moore Park and Randwick Racecourse.

International

Nottingham Daylight Testing 9 Feb 2015

Nottingham’s new Citadis trams have begun day-time testing on the NET network’s extensions to Clifton and Chilwell.
Daylight test runs were due to begin this morning (February 9) in The Meadows and Wilford Lane following a series of night trials on the Clifton line.

Nottingham

Milwaukee, A Green Light. 11 Feb 2015

Milwaukee’s Common Council has voted in favour of building its downtown light rail line.
Phase one of the city’s streetcar network is expected to cost $123.9 million.
Ground breaking is scheduled to take place later this year and the line is set to open in 2018.

International

Midland Metro Depot Extension 6 Feb 2015

Morgan Sindall has completed a £13.8 million extension of Midland Metro’s Wednesbury depot.
Part of a £128 million expansion of the light rail network, the project has doubled the size of the depot to support the maintenance of the operator’s new 21 Urbos trams.

Centro West Midlands

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Paris T9 5 Feb 2015

Ile-de-France transport authority STIF has obtained the declaration of public utility for the proposed T9 tram line in Paris.
The declaration is a necessary step in the project’s development which will allow STIF to potentially begin preliminary works in 2016.

International

Arup/Ramboll : Copenhagen Line 3 Designers 6 Feb 2015

An Arup/Rambøll joint venture has been charged with designing a new double-track light rail system in Copenhagen.

International

Dudley R & D Centre 30 Jan 2015

Dudley is to become the home of light rail innovation in the UK after approval was granted for a £20 million research facility.

Industry

Edinburgh 9 Dec 2014

Edinburgh City Council is to consider the case for extending its tram network to Leith.
Leith had been included in original plans for the light rail system but the length of the line was scaled back after the project ran into funding problems.

Edinburgh

Helsinki & Espoo 28 Jan 2015

WSP and Ramboll are to draw up detailed plans for a new dual-track light railway linking Helsinki and Espoo.
The 25-kilometre system will connect the Itäkeskus district in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo, partially replacing the existing bus service between the city.

International

Edinburgh Leith Extention 9 Dec 2014

Edinburgh City Council is to consider the case for extending its tram network to Leith.
Leith had been included in original plans for the light rail system but the length of the line was scaled back after the project ran into funding problems.

International

RAPT: Valencienne 24 November 2014

RATP Dev has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate two light rail lines in Valenciennes.
The contract covers the entire Transvilles public transport network including bus and light rail

International

Siemens: Qatar Education City 11 Mar 2015

QATAR: Siemens' Simmering plant in Austria has completed the first of the Avenio light rail vehicles for the Education City People Mover System, an 11•5 km catenary-free tramway which is being built to serve the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development's education and research campus west of Doha

International

Hannover Ustra 13 March 2015

Hanover’s public transport operator, Üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe (Üstra), is finally set to put its new light rail fleet into service

International

Presentation House of Commons 2nd Dec 2014

Low Impact Light Rail
James Hammett
General Manager
UKTram

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LR Applrg December 2014 Minutes

All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG)
Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at 17:00
Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Speakers:
Lilian Greenwood MP Nottingham South, Shadow Rail Minister
Peter Cushing, Chief Executive, Manchester Metrolink
James Hammett, General Manager, UKTram

Meeting Reports

LR A Waterfront Tourist Line for Liverpool Feb 2015

In view of the sale of by Mersey travel of rails, overhead, vehicles and other equipment, is it time to revisit this proposal which has all the services moved and a significant of amount of progress has happened since the original proposal at the time of the cancellation of Merseytram by Labour's Alistair Darling. This would tie in with at least two other Liverpool Waters proposals and certainly infill with any One North proposals
The current plan for by the CA, Liverpool City Region has no Light Rail content at present

Starter Lines

Alstom: Astana Kazakstan Feb 2015

Astana is getting ready to launch a light rail tramline with up to 50 trams before 2017, Interfax-Kazakhstan reports citing Tramway Strategy Manager of Alstom Loic Dubois.
“There is a project called light rail tramline for Astana. It has to be launched before EXPO-2017. We know today that the plan is to construct 3 lines, 42 stops and launch around 50 trams,”

The Panel, Claire Perry, Norman Baker & Lilian Greenwood will give a short presentation of 5 - 10 - minutes followed by some written questions submitted by 27th January 2015 and the remainder of the meeting with questions from the floor

Presentations

TramTrain Tinsley Sheffield 27 Jan 2015

Connecting Sheffield and Rotherham by linking the railway to the Supertram network will give better access to jobs, education and leisure facilities

Tramtrain

Manchester Metrolink Stockport TramTrain 25 Jan 2015

Plans to connect Stockport to the Metrolink network with a special ‘tram train’ system have been revealed.
Proposals are on the table to create an orbital route running from Reddish through the Heatons into Stockport and then out through Edgeley, Cheadle Heath, Cheadle, Gatley and Baguley.
The ‘tram train’ technology - which allows adapted trams to use existing heavy rail lines - would allow the route to run along the Stockport-Altrincham-Chester line for much of the distance.
Tram train possibilities have been discussed previously by TfGM - and a £60m pilot using one of flexible vehicles is due to take place in Sheffield.

Manchester - Metrolink

Tram Workshop: Oxford

The workshop will bring together an
invited group of practitioners and
policy makers to discuss the feasibility
of using a new generation of
trams to connect the historic centre
with new housing and other developments.

Oxford

Cardiff Metro Nov 2014

Creating the Most Liveable
Capital City Region in Europe
- and why transport really does matters!

Metrolink services are now running through the busy city centre Deansgate-Castlefield stop on a brand new section of line after the new island platform fully opened to passengers today.
It marks a key stage in the transformation of the busy stop, which is being completely renewed as part of a major programme of works to expand the tram network through the city centre

Manchester - Metrolink

Manchester Metrolink to go to The Trafford Centre - Nov 2014

Transport leaders are forging ahead with proposals to build a new Metrolink line to Trafford Park following an overwhelmingly positive public response to the plans.
The news follows the announcement that Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has secured full funding for the £350 million line as part of a wider devolution deal for Greater Manchester.
During the 12-week public consultation this summer, 89% of comments were in favour of plans to build the 5.5km tram line through Trafford Park to the Trafford Centre. Of more than 1,500 responses received, 6% were neutral and just 5% not in favour.
The scheme is being refined in light of comments received during the consultation and TfGM will continue to engage with stakeholders along the route as the design develops.

The new 15-stop Metrolink line to Manchester Airport is off to a flying start with more than 266,000 passengers using the line in its first few months.
The news comes as passengers opted to make a record-breaking 30 million journeys by tram in 2014, able to travel further afield on new lines to town centres in Rochdale, Oldham, Wythenshawe and beyond.

Manchester - Metrolink

Metrolink Focus Jon Lamonte FCILT

Jon Lamonte FCILT, Chief Executive at
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
delivered this speech to the CILT Greater
Manchester Group in 2014. He discussed
the latest transport developments and
achievements in the North West of
England and looks toward what will be
a challenging yet exciting year for TfGM.

Articles

Presentation House of Commons 10 Feb 2015

A high level direct Q & A session to find out what the three main parties promise for the May 2015 Election. A selection of written and verbal questions

The fascinating history of the capital of the Democratic Peoples's Republic of Korea and its diverse tramway operation
Tramways & Urban Tramways December 2014

International

St. Etienne, France System Fact File 86

Old but not old-fashioned, short but not insignificant, Sait-Etienne's tramway has grown from from a surviving fragment as part of the city's much-needed economic revival
Tramways & Urban Tramways November 2014

International

Tallin, Estonia System Fact File 85

Estonia's only tramway in the midst of infrastructure and awaiting new trams after years of reliance of second-hand rolling stock
Tramways & Urban Tramways Oct 2014

International

Linz, Austria Systems Fact File 74

Linz; The network exemplifies this Austrian city being the the EU's biggest public transport users by head of population
Tramways & Urban Tramways November 2013

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Gothenburg Sweden Systems Fact File 73

Fleet problems created unwelcome news for Scandinavia's largest tramway. A report from Sweden's second city where service nevertheless been maintained on this impressive system
Tramway & Urban Tramways Oct 2013

International

Nuremberg Germany Systems Fact File 72

Nuremberg in northern Bavaria is one of Germany's great transport centre and we have a look at the changed role of trams in the city'd own network
Tramways & Urban Tramways September 2013

International

Szeczin Poland Systems Fact File 68

A population of around 407,00 makes Szczecin the seventh largest in Poland.
After years of declining infrastructure and vehicle quality, the tramway is receiving much needed new investment through EU project funding
Tramways & Urban Tramways May 2013

International

Presentation House of Commons Feb 2015

Please download the invitation to our next presentation on 10th Feb 2015 Committee Room 7 1600h - 1800h and e-mail me for confirmation to applrguk@aol.com
The format is different time this time.
The first half of the meeting will be replying to pre- submitted questions by the three panel members as to their party's policy
The second half will be a straightforward Q & A
Please submit your written questions soonest as the numbers will be limited
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, prosperous New Year and thank you for your support in 2014
Yours aye,
James Harkins FCILT MTPS
Secretariat,
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group
c/o Transport & Training Services UK Group
Light Rail (UK)
Warrington Business Park
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Cheshire, England
United Kingdom
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e-mail applrguk@aol.com
www.applrguk.co.uk
The Past we inherit, the Future we build.

Presentations

Dubai tramway opens 11 Nov 2014

UAE: The first tram line in Dubai was officially inaugurated on November 11 by the Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

International

Complete Streets - From Policy to Implementation 22 September 2014

Presented at Rail~Volution Minneapolis, 22 September 2014
Greg Thompson . Tom Larwin . Tom Parkinson
Transportation Research Board Subcommittee on International Light Rail Development
Since 1985 when the first modern tram line opened in France 56 additional lines have opened in 33 provincial cities and various part of the Paris region carrying in aggregate well over three million passengers per day.* Almost all of these passengers become pedestrians on at least one end of their daily trips, and most do so on both ends and places where they transfer from one line to another or change modes.

Presentations

Potential Extension to Leith 11 Dec 2014

The City of Edinburgh Council - Over the next decade Edinburgh’s population is expected to increase more than anywhere else in Scotland. As part of the Council’s commitment to work towards a thriving, sustainable Edinburgh, there is a strong focus on establishing an integrated public transport network for the Capital, alongside encouraging and promoting active travel and catering to the needs of all road users.
A sustainable approach to planning public transport investment is essential. The case for trams should be considered as part of this broader sustainable approach by virtue of the potential to connect different parts of the city and to move large quantities of people, whilst enhancing the city’s environment. This report sets out the context for possible future investment in tram taking account of integration with other major projects including the St James Quarter redevelopment and the Leith Programme.
Authority from the Council is sought for officers to prepare a report back to Council in late spring 2015 would include an updated tram business and financial case including cost estimates, an integrated design and outline delivery programme.

Edinburgh

Light Rail Awards 2014

See who won what at the prestigious award held in Nottingham 2014

Industry

Link to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

Welcome to the link to the website ( http://www.edinburghtraminquiry.org )
for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry into the Edinburgh Trams project. This inquiry aims to establish why the Edinburgh Trams project incurred delays, cost more than originally budgeted and through reductions in scope delivered significantly less than projected.
The website provides an overview of the purpose of the Inquiry, the process involved and details of the individuals responsible for ensuring the Inquiry is conducted in an efficient, timely and effective manner.
http://www.edinburghtraminquiry.org/

Scottish Parliament

Budapest Tramway's Renaissance Dec 2014

An update to Budapest Tramways Renaissance, Restructuring resources and perceptions, renewal and expansion

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TIG/m Hydrogen Trams Dec 2014

Is HYDROGEN the Holy Grail for Off Wire Operation
by Julia Wahnsiedler describes how TIG/m is incorporating proven hybrid hydrogen/battery systems to substantially reduce capital costs and deliver a more sustainable, less intrusive tramway system

Industry

Manchester Metrolink WiFi - 16 Dec 2014

Following positive passenger feedback from trials on a single Metrolink tram, on December 16 Transport for Greater Manchester confirmed a £1•7m deal for the roll-out of free wi-fi on all 94 trams, 20 city centre shuttle buses and all new trams entering service within the next two years

Manchester - Metrolink

Paris - France Line T8 opens 16 Dec 2014

FRANCE: Paris tram Route T8 entered service on December 16, following four weeks of trial running without passengers

International

Alstom Translohr T6 Paris Dec 2014

A Rubber Wheel Tram
The Translohr tram for the T6 line is 46 metres long and can carry up to 255 passengers, It offers unique ease of deployment: the tram installation has a small footprint whilst the trams themselves have an extremely short turning radius (10.5 metres).

Industry

Naberezhnye Chelny Dec 2014

USSIA: The city of Naberezhnye Chelny in Tatarstan inaugurated a 6•1 km extension of its 1 524 mm gauge tram network on December 12.

International

Vossloh Karlsrhue Oct 2014

Karlsruhe transport operators VBK and AVG ordered an initial build of 25 vehicles in October 2011 for €75m, with an option for up to 50 more. They are being supplied through a partnership between Vossloh Rail Vehicles in Valencia and electrical equipment supplier Vossloh Kiepe in Düsseldorf.

Industry

Bombardier Vienna Dec 2014

AUSTRIA: On December 1 2014 public transport operator Wiener Linien announced that it had selected Bombardier Transportation for a €562m contract to supply up to 156 low-floor trams, which will replace its high-floor E2 tram-and-trailer sets. Wiener Linien says that it will also be signing a maintenance agreement, under which its staff will maintain the new fleet ‘on behalf of and at the risk of the manufacturer’.

Industry

Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Link

Welcome to the link to the website ( http://www.edinburghtraminquiry.org ) for the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry into the Edinburgh Trams project. This inquiry aims to establish why the Edinburgh Trams project incurred delays, cost more than originally budgeted and through reductions in scope delivered significantly less than projected.
The website provides an overview of the purpose of the Inquiry, the process involved and details of the individuals responsible for ensuring the Inquiry is conducted in an efficient, timely and effective manner.http://www.edinburghtraminquiry.org/

Edinburgh

Test2 _ AMCS

Test2 - AMCS

Tourist Tramways

Industry Bombardier Vienna Dec 2014

AUSTRIA: On December 1 2014 public transport operator Wiener Linien announced that it had selected Bombardier Transportation for a €562m contract to supply up to 156 low-floor trams, which will replace its high-floor E2 tram-and-trailer sets. Wiener Linien says that it will also be signing a maintenance agreement, under which its staff will maintain the new fleet ‘on behalf of and at the risk of the manufacturer’.

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The City of Edinburgh Council
10am, Thursday, 11 December 2014
Future Investment in Public Transport – Potential tram Extension

United Kingdom

TramTrain, Low floor for Karlsruhe

The BOStrab approval certificate for the vehicle was formally handed over to VBK at InnoTrans on September 25, making it the first low-floor tram-train vehicle to be approved for both BOStrab and EBO, according to Vossloh

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Metrolink Update 2nd Dec 2014

Transport for Greater Manchester METROLINK
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group
2 December 2014
Peter Cushing Metrolink Director
A copy of the accompanying video can be found in "Videos" - " Metrolink Airport -The Final Video"

Presentations

Dft Light Rail Staistics 2013/14

This statistical release presents the latest annual information on light rail and tram systems in England during the 2013/14 financial year, covering usage, infrastructure and revenue.
Across the 8 light rail systems passenger journeys on light rail systems increased 2% in 2013/14 compared to the previous year, to 227 million passenger journeys . This represents a 43% increase since 2004/05, the first year Nottingham Express Transit ran (the latest system to open).
Light rail and tram revenue increased by 6% in real terms to £290 million in 2013/14 compared to 2012/13. Average revenue per journey has increased 4.6 pence (3.8%) in real terms to 128 pence between 2012/13 and 2013/14.

Presentations

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A change of Timings
An invitation to To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. 1700h – 1900h Committee Room 7 Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Lilian Greenwood MP Labour, Nottingham South and Shadow Rail Minister A Political update of Nottingham Tramways and possible future projections
Peter Cushing, Chief Executive, of Manchester Metrolink.
Mr James Hammett, General Manager, Update on the Low Impact Light Rail Competition

Presentations

Tram Systems North Cheshire

A possible segment for the proposed One North plan for Northern England
Improving connectivity
A Presentation of the case for and applications of TramTrain
A low cost, clean, sustainable mode for Cheshire, Warrington & Merseyside Macclesfield Town Hall 21st January 2010

North Cheshire

LR Applrg October 2014 Minutes

Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 14th October 2014 at 16:00
Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Speakers:
Reg Harman (Interfaces)
Nicholas Falk (URBED)
Paul Rowen (Passenger Focus)

Meeting Reports

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French Lessons for British Tramways - Oxford?

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Tourist Tram / Train Proposal - Dundee Waterfront

The new waterfront developments will add to the group of urban elements in 'downtown' Dundee, A revitalized City Center, The new Waterfront, Victoria Dock, The University Quarter, Sea Braes. These are anchored by the 3 major points of entry. The revitalized Railway Station, The city center car parks, the bus station Scotland, the "New Saudi Arabia of Green Renewables" electrical energy will power the trams. The permanence denoted by the track in street encourages developers to concentrate their investments near the lines. The close spacing of stops means that development can be spread along a corridor, revitalizing a whole area - not just one plot A system is being promoted as part of the huge Wirral Waters regenerating from Birkenhead to New Brighton Dundee Waterfront is the ideal place to initiate the first system in Scotland.

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A meeting to be held in the
House of Commons.
1600h – 1800h
Committee Room 6
Tuesday 14 October 2014

Presentations

Tourist Tramway

Aruba
Aruba's streetcars are powered by batteries augmented by hydrogen fuel cells, which in turn are powered by the island's year-round trade winds. Arubans claim that they are the first in the world to use hydrail technology in regular passenger service. The vehicles are bidirectional and use PCC type B2 trucks that were manufactured in the last century by Clark Equipment Co. for streetcars that ran in Boston and Shaker Heights, Ohio. TIG/m re-machined the wheels to conform with the Ri59 rail laid in Oranjestad.

The 9th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition moved to Nottingham in June 2014 and brought with it over 267 leading decision-makers from across the UK and mainland Europe for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light rail development.

Conferences

Conference

The 9th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition moved to Nottingham in June 2014 and brought with it over 267 leading decision-makers from across the UK and mainland Europe for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light rail development.

Using Lean Build low cost sustainable methods outlined in our Public Inquiry, including not moving the services but stopping the trams and giving access to the utilities, the cost of this line will be significantly less than that of Line 1, therefore Line 1 should not be used as a template for further expansion of the Edinburgh Network. "The work undertaken has shown how a step change in public transport provision in south east Edinburgh will help economic development. Introducing a high quality, fixed link transport service to the area, along with other transport interventions could be a catalyst to unlocking the significant economic development potential identified in this report." Extract Steer, Davies Gleave Buchanan

The study concludes that introducing a high quality fixed link transport service to the area, along with other transport interventions could be a catalyst to unlocking significant economic development both at regional and national level. It anticipates that significant transport improvements would bring forward development of the Edinburgh BioQuarter, a site of national importance, by three years and that without a step-change in public transport, Phase 4 of the BioQuarter will be unlikely to proceed without this fixed link

Edinburgh South Suburban

Proposed - Cardiff Capital Region Metro:

Further to the October announcement of around £65M for the first phase of the Metro, the Business and Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, announced on November 19th the setting up of a Business and Enterprise Board for the SE Wales City region. The Board will be responsible for overseeing new economic initiatives in the Region, including the Metro. It is to be chaired by Roger Lewis, Chief Executive of the Wales Rugby Union. Exactly how it will relate to any form of transport executive, Local Authorities, and SEWTA (the transport alliance of the 10 LAs involved) is not yet known. A similar board is also being set up for South West Wales, ie. Port Talbot, Swansea and all stations to Milford Haven! There is a transport Task Force covering north Wales, particularly the Chester, Wrexham and Flint areas.

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Proposed - Derby Tramway 2014

Derby is a city of 249,000 citizens and growing, it has increased by 19,000 between 2001 and 2011 (last census) The population of greater Derby is about 300,000. It is home to many high tech industries, and has the highest proportion of technically qualified employees in Britain. Transportation is a major sector, including Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, and Toyota.

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Lille - France A System Fact File - T&AUT March 2012

Rebuilding Lille’s historic tramway followed the introduction of the world’s first fully automatic metro The main city of Nord-Pas de Calais region, Lille is France’s fourth largest urban area (Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine) with a population of 1 106 885 in 2007. Boosting that number are adjoining communities across the border in Belgium.

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Brno - Czech Republic A small city - System Fact File T&AUT 2012

A bustling city of magnificent architecture in an interesting setting, Brno also has a long-established tramway – the Czech Republic’s first – intensive trolleybus operations and rolling stock displaying equal measures of variety.

International

Potsdam Germany - A small city - System Fact File T&AUT 2012

In a small city with a dramatic history and attractions to match, Potsdam’s long-established tramway owes much to the changes of recent years.

International

Perth Western Australia - Map

Proposed Light Rail Network map

International

Perth - Western Australia

Perth - Western Australia

International

Applrg - Presentation by FGV Alicante Visit May 2012

A presentation and update given to the Applrg's visit to Alicante May 2012 by Senior Francesc Sabate Villaret FGV on a fact finding vist 23rd May 2012

International

Detroit USA - Final Light Rail Report

Over $4 billion in investment around light rail in Dallas. Property value increases of 25% in Minneapolis. Over 600% return on investment for light rail spending. These figures are not flukes, just examples of the amazing possibilities offered by light rail. By investing in mass transit now, Detroit can spur economic growth and help revitalize the region.

International

LR Applrg - TOD - Transit Orientated Development examples

This report documents real estate development patterns along three recently constructed light rail transit lines in the United States. This topic is important for local planning practitioners, transit agencies, community members and other stakeholders in their efforts to plan for new transit investments and foster transit-oriented development (TOD). Setting realistic expectations about the scale, timing and location of private investment along new transit lines is especially critical where new development is expected to help pay for needed transit improvements, neighborhood amenities, or other community benefits.

International

LR Applrg - Light Rail in France Update Graham Jellett v. 04 05 2011

An update and comparison of the rise and rise of the French Light Rail systems compiled by Mr Graham Jellett, Regional Officer LRTA Pages 5 - 9 are significant comparators.

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Brest - France, a system almost there and worth singing about

A light hearted look and listen to a French system almost built http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCjAyz-IGuo&feature=related

International

LR Applrg - More New LRT T&AUT May 2010

2010: The tide of new tramways continuesA closer look at the new tramways opening in 2010, plus the ones that could have been and the reasons for their delays. Mike Taplin2010: The tide of new tramways continues The article in the February issue of Tramways & Urban Transit showed that in addition to 136 new tramways opened since 1978, another 45 were under construction. The question is, which of these will we be able to ride on before the end of 2010? Prediction is a black art, and already a few of those have drifted into 2011, or beyond, for a variety of reasons. Building a new tramway is a complex procedure at the mercy of many factors, from politicians to finance to the weather, and even the strongest project management skills can wilt from time to time. So, with these caveats accepted, here is the prediction of which schemes will be cutting the ribbon this year – a couple are on very safe ground as they have already happened! What might have been… Projects that could have opened in 2010, but have now slipped into 2011, include the new tramway in Anger, France (12km/7.4 miles) dummy running from December before opening in January; the first phase of the Algiers tramways in Algeria (16.3km/10 miles) and the much delayed and highlycontroversial Jerusalem project in Israel (13.8km /8.5 miles first trial 24 February, passenger service now April 2011). Dubai should open its innovative 10km (6 mile) line in the first quarter of 2011, while Hampton Roads Transit in Norfolk, VA, USA will open its 11.8km Tide LRT system around the same time after months of delay (11.8km).

International

LR Applrg - Three Decades of New LRT Update T&AUT Feb 2010

2010: The tide of new tramways continues The article in the February issue of Tramways & Urban Transit showed that in addition to 136 new tramways opened since 1978, another 45 were under construction.

International

Milan Italy - System Factfile T&AUT Article 2010

As well as being a political and economic power base, Italy’s second-largest city is also famed for fashion and its passion for football. Exam the large and varied tram operation, part of a complex public transport network.

International

Small Cities - Vittoria, Spain System Factfile T&AUT Article 2010

A model tramway for the smaller city It is often assumed that only very large cities and urban centres can ever justify a light rail system, but in Europe and beyond, many smaller cities are building new tramways and reaping the benefits.

International

TramTrain - Kassel Germany T&AUT Article 2009

Kassel’s tram-train system has transformed public transport in the region. With other cities starting to take an interest in the concept, it is no wonder people from around the world are making the journey to central Germany.

International

Casablanca - Morocco Yapi Merkezi 12 12 12

On time under two years AND under budget Trams greatly exceed numbers in the first week of service • 31 km double line tram (18,75 miles) • 48 stations. • 60 minutes travel time from first to last terminal. • Commercial speed of approximately 20 km (12,5 miles) / hour. • Capacity of transportation of 250.000 travelers per day. • Hours of operations from 5h00 am till midnight. • Frequency every 4 minutes during rush hours.

Blackpool and Lancashire County Council embrace latest international technology for UK’s longest running tram operation Bombardier is hosting the global launch of the BOMBARDIER FLEXITY 2 tram in Blackpool, England. Blackpool and Lancashire County Council purchased the world’s most advanced tram technology from Bombardier to revitalize Britain’s most traditional tram system and will operate 16 new, ultra-modern FLEXITY 2 vehicles on the Blackpool and Fleetwood tramway. See the launch on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7zQQNFjvtM

United Kingdom

Update - Edinburgh July 2011

Update - Edinburgh July 2011

United Kingdom

REPORT: TRANSPORT AND THE ECONOMY - Select Committee Announcement -

REPORT: TRANSPORT AND THE ECONOMY - Select Committee Announcement -

United Kingdom

Info Sheet 5 ERG Barriers to Investment Jan 2010

Info Sheet 5 ERG Barriers to Investment Jan 2010

United Kingdom

Info Dft Tram Statstics 2012 - 13

222 million passenger journeys were made in total on the eight systems, 18 million (9%) more than during the previous year. Overall, growth in passenger journeys largely mirrored increased vehicle miles in 2012/13, with more services run in Docklands, Manchester and Blackpool contributing to 11% annual growth in mileage operated, the greatest single year rise since the most recent new system was opened in Nottingham in 2004.

United Kingdom

Industry - Parry People Mover

So, you have a marvellous idea for a new form of light rail. You have attracted investors, raised the capital and built a prototype (or several). Your product is highly versatile and can be supplied in ‘railway’ or ‘tramway’ form. In each case you could be talking about existing infrastructure or a new route. What’s more, there are several forms of existing infrastructure – for example, the ‘railway’ form of your vehicle could operate on parts of the national network or on independent railways, including heritage lines that have the potential to act as public transport corridors.

Light Rail

Industry - Solaris Tramino Trams

TOMORROW’s MOBILITY TODAY: TRAMS BY SOLARIS - Tramino - The increasing need for mobility requires a strong commitment to high performing public transport now and in future. Solaris, one of the leading European bus manufacturers, has applied the successful concept of the Urbino bus family - solid quality, ambitious design and high comfort - to urban rail.

The Siemens Sicat LA type overhead contact line was developed by Siemens AG for use in the speed range from 80 to 160 km/h. The Sicat LA overhead contact line is therefore suitable for connecting- and branch lines. TramTrains equipped with single pantograph can use the Sicat LA overhead contact line for travelling at speeds up to 160 km/h.

Light Rail

LR Starter Line - High Wycombe - 2010

LR Starter Line - High Wycombe - 2010

Starter Lines

LR Starter Line - Low Cost Tramways - MacIntosh 2010

LR Starter Line - Low Cost Tramways - MacIntosh 2010

Starter Lines

LR Low Cost Tramways - Trams beyond the Wire

LR Low Cost Tramways - Trams beyond the Wire

Starter Lines

LR Starter Line - Technology - Parry People Mover Article - 2010

LR Starter Line - Technology - Parry People Mover Article - 2010

Starter Lines

LR Starter Line Low Cost Tramways - Austerity - Harkins 2010

LR Starter Line Low Cost Tramways - Austerity - Harkins 2010

Starter Lines

LR Low Cost Tramways - Arizona returns the Streetcar

LR Low Cost Tramways - Arizona returns the Streetcar

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LR Low Cost Tramways - Fort Worth

Growth in new ‘big’ tramways often takes attention away from the small systems that perform a vital local function. Scott McIntosh looks at the Fort Worth Subway, a system that served the city for 40 years.

Starter Lines

LR Low Cost Tramways - Smart Growth

Jon Reeds examines the global Smart Growth movement and light rail’s crucial role in developing the low-carbon urban centres of the future.

Starter Lines

TramTrain - Network Rail - Giles Thomas - Technical

TramTrain - Network Rail - Giles Thomas - Technical

Tramtrain

TramTrain - Chilliwack to Surrey interurban final report. Includes track cost per km

TramTrain - Chilliwack to Surrey interurban final report. Includes track cost per km

Tramtrain

TramTrain - Network Rail - Ian Ambrose

TramTrain - Network Rail - Ian Ambrose

Tramtrain

TramTrain - Sintropher EU- A feasibility study for TramTrain on the Fylde Coast

TramTrain - Sintropher EU- A feasibility study for TramTrain on the Fylde Coast

Vossloh Kiepe and Vossloh Rail Vehicles, Spain, will sypply eight with an option for an additional two Citylink tram trains for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen GmbH. These vehicles are equipped with reliable, state-of-the-art electrical traction and acontrol technology from Vossloh Kiepe. The new bi-directional low-floor, dual mode vehicles will be operated on the lines of the so-called “Chemnitz model”, which extends the public transport in the Chemnitz region. The new tram-trains can be operated as trams in the city and as an interurban train on the existing railway infrastructure, hence eliminating the need to change trains. These Citylink vehicles are fitted with pantograph for 600 / 750 V operation and with two 6-cylinder diesel-gen-sets featuring AdBlue technology, which ensure the mobility on the railway sections of the network. Citylink vehicles fulfil the increasing requirements for mobility and ride comfort and make a significant contribution to better transport connections and quality of service.

Tramtrain

TramTrain Presentation - Opportunities for TramTrain

TramTrain Conference, 26th February 2014 Crowne Plaza Brussels

Tramtrain

TramTrain - pteg August 2012

Why tram-trains? Tram-trains combine the tram’s flexibility, and ability to penetrate city centre streets, with a train’s greater speed, allowing quick and easy travel from suburban stations directly into the heart of towns and cities.

Tramtrain

TramTrain - The current definitions

While in the early days of TramTrain one spoke of the "Karlsruhe model", "track sharing" or "joint running" it is necessary today to distinguish between different groups.

Tramtrain

TramTrain - Alicante Spain

On the threshold of major expansion, TRAM Metropolitano de Alicante has grown from a railway unsuited to a changing market into a light rail system serving one of Europe’s most popular coastal regions.

Tramtrain

TramTrain - Parry Success - First glimpse at £5m light rail network

http://www.expressandstar.com/ First glimpse at £5m light rail network Monday 9th January 2012, 6:00PM GMT. This picture is the first glimpse of how a multi-million pound light rail network between Brierley Hill and Stourbridge could look under new plans. They were released today as bosses revealed work could start within the next two years, creating dozens of new jobs. Three new metro-style stations would be built as part of the £5 million project to run passenger railcars on a four-mile section of an existing freight line. Passengers would be able to catch the railcars from The Waterfront, in Brierley Hill. Railcars would then stop at a newly reopened Brierley Hill town railway station, off Station Road, which has been shut for more than 60 years. A new stop would be built near Corbett Hospital, in Amblecote, before railcars travel onto Stourbridge Junction to connect up with main line services to London, Worcester and Birmingham. Cradley Heath based-firm Parry People Movers has attracted £1m in principle from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund to kick-start the project. The firm already runs the branch line between Stourbridge Town and Junction stations. The cash allows the firm to begin research and development into the plans to evaluate the existing infrastructure like the tracks and help develop new vehicles for the line. Further funding will involve a leasing company putting up around £2.5m for the cost of the buying three new trains. Executive chairman John Parry today said it was great news for the company and the Black Country. New jobs including drivers, cleaners and maintenance workers will be needed if the proposals become a reality. “This is the biggest news for the company for a long time and we are delighted to be working on this project,” he said. “The Government do not want to hang around.” Read more: http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2012/01/09/first-glimpse-at-5m-light-rail-network/#ixzz1j34DtKvr

Tourist Tram - From GBP 300,000 Plus delivery charges - http://www.newsteadtramcars.com/index.html N.B. This is not an endorsement of the product or services

Tourist Tram - From GBP 300,000 Plus delivery charges - http://www.newsteadtramcars.com/index.html N.B. This is not an endorsement of the product or services

Tourist Tramways

Tourist Tram for - Leeds

Tourist Tram for - Leeds

Tourist Tramways

Tourist Tram - Glasgow Commonwealth Games Text

Tourist Tram - Glasgow Commonwealth Games Text

Tourist Tramways

Tourist Tram - Heaton Park Manchester Extention

Manchester - A city with two tram systems opens a second extention in a month

Tourist Tramways

Tourist Tram - Controlling Costs, Affordable New Starts

Tourist Tram - Controlling Costs, Affordable New Starts

Tourist Tramways

Tourist Tram - Wirral Waters - Text

Tourist Tram - Wirral Waters - Text

Tourist Tramways

Tourist Tram Wirral Waters Update 06 01 12

ITS BIG! 422,752 sq m of office space 20,000 jobs 13,521 residential units 100,00 sq m of cultural, education, leisure, community and amenity space 60,000 sq m of retail and food uses 38,00 sq m of hotel and conference facilities a further 485,000 sq m of space within any of the above classes associated parking, landscaping, public space and infrastructure And now there’s the International Trade Centre as well

Tourist Tramways

Conference - 7th Annual Light Rail Conference 16th & 17th May 2012

The 7th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition brings together over 200 senior decision-makers for two days of open debate, covering all aspects of light rail and tramway development, sharing experience from UK and overseas centres of excellence.

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Conference - The future for glasgow city centre.pdf

The Future for Glasgow City Centre: A city centre business vision for economic growth, A must conference for those who wish to see Glasgow Flourish with trams & Light Rail at the heart of this Growth in line with many other successful tram Cities

Conferences

Conference - Transport Hub - All Parties - 2013

An outline of Transport events over the three party conferences 2013 season

A fringe event was held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Light Rail at all three party conferences. RTM reports from the event held at Manchester Town Hall during the Labour conference, which heard from Centro and UK Tram chair Geoff Inskip, Stuart Kerr of Vossloh Kiepe, Jim Harkins, who provides secretariat support to the APPLRG, Labour MPs Graham Stringer and Clive Betts, and Transport for Greater Manchester chairman Cllr Andrew Fender.

Entrance by invitation only - For an invitation please Fax Reply Form Name………………………. Position……………………………………… ? Yes, I intend to attend. ? I cannot attend but I wish…………… to attend in my place ? I cannot attend ? I would like a question “………… “to be raised at one of the meetings Please fax back to 01925 243500 Or RSVP by e-mail to applrguk@aol.com Many thanks for your help

Scottish Local Authority Transport: The funding and policy challenges ahead A one day networking conference for all those working in and with Scottish local government transport

Conferences

Conference - Light Rail Industry Awards 5th October 2011

The brightest and the Best of the Light Rail Industry Honourable Artillery Company, London, UK 5 OCTOBER 2011

Conferences

Conference - Conservative 3rd October 2011 Manchester

Conference - Conservative 3rd October 2011 Manchester

Conferences

Conference - Labour 27th September 2011 Liverpool

Conference - Labour 27th September 2011 Liverpool

Conferences

Conference - Lib/Dem 19th September 2011 Birmingham

Conference - Lib/Dem 19th September 2011 Birmingham

Conferences

Conference - Sintropher 27th February 2014 Brussels

As part of our remit for more Trams & Light Rail in the UK APPLRG have been offered the following rather splendid deal held in the Crowne Plaza Brussels This can be a one day or two day exercise dependent on your time I will be speaking at the TramTrain Conference which maybe a bit controversial to possible UK members and I will be at both conference Please advise me soonest which conference (s) as I have a limited number of supported places for either one or both conferences 26 February TramTrain Technology 2014 Conference "Developing the future of urban and regional rail technology" A special price of £75 per person Please email conferences@landor.co.uk and quote APPLRG to reserve your place For information see www.tramtraintechnology.com In conjunction with this: Sintropher Conference, 27 February Supporting Growth through Regional Connectivity A complimentary place at the conference

Conferences

Conference - TramTrain 26th February 2014 Brussels

As part of our remit for more Trams & Light Rail in the UK APPLRG have been offered the following rather splendid deal held in the Crowne Plaza Brussels This can be a one day or two day exercise dependent on your time I will be speaking at the TramTrain Conference which maybe a bit controversial to possible UK members and I will be at both conference Please advise me soonest which conference (s) as I have a limited number of supported places for either one or both conferences 26 February TramTrain Technology 2014 Conference "Developing the future of urban and regional rail technology" A special price of £75 per person Please email conferences@landor.co.uk and quote APPLRG to reserve your place For information see www.tramtraintechnology.com

Conferences

Technical - Kletterwiechen - An above surface crossover

Technical - Kletterwiechen - An above surface crossover

Articles

TramTrain - Kassel

TramTrain - Kassel

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Technical - Carbon Report 2030

Technical - Carbon Report 2030

Articles

Technical - A Low Cost British designed wheel - Needs funding for further development

Technical - A Low Cost British designed wheel - Needs funding for further development

Articles

Technical - A mode cost comparison - Canadian Study November 2009

Technical - A mode cost comparison - Canadian Study November 2009

Articles

Austerity - Starter Lines - article

Austerity - Starter Lines - article

Articles

Light Hearted - Who needs low floor cars

Light Hearted - Who needs low floor cars

Articles

Role of Light Rail & Tramways - Cities

Role of Light Rail & Tramways - Cities

Articles

Article Re-Invigorating Local Transport Provisions

Article Re-Invigorating Local Transport Provisions

Articles

Public Inquiry - pteg final report 15 Feb 2010

Public Inquiry - pteg final report 15 Feb 2010

Articles

Article - Do we need heavyweight Tram Track?

Do We Need Heavyweight Track? The cost of implementing British tramways has escalated over the years. It has become established that street track has to be laid on substantial concrete foundations, and that all utilities have to be diverted, often at enormous cost to the tramway promoter, and the utilities get new assets free! Is all this really necessary? Is it done everywhere else in the world? The answer to both is no.

Bus use in UK is only holding up because of growth in London - London used to account for 20% of UK bus ridership, these days its 44%, but bus growth in London has levelled off - ridership in the Metropolitan counties is falling - despite the boost of Pensioners Passes - ridership on rail and underground is going UP (this includes trams) - only around 50% of bus income comes from fares - all the rest is subsidy, so buses are not "A successful private sector business" All this shows that if you want to attract discretionary riders - i.e. get car users out of their cars you need rail, buses are an increasingly expensive irrelevance.

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Report - UK Cties bottom of European League for car dependency

A report by the Campaign for better transport organisation UK cities bottom of Europe for car dependency 29 September 2011 New research published by Campaign for Better Transport reveals that UK cities are among the most car dependent in Europe, coming bottom of a study into car dependency. The European Car Dependency Scorecard examines how the infrastructure and transport policies of 13 European capitals affect people’s transport choices and quality of life. The scorecard uses 16 indicators covering ease of access to public transport, public attitudes to car use, congestion levels and the side effects from cars to give each of the cities a score and then ranks them accordingly. Whilst Stockholm, Helsinki and Prague grabbed the three top spots, London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast were eighth, ninth, eleventh and twelfth respectively, only beaten to last place by Rome.

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Statistic - DfT 2012

In 2011/12, there were 204 million passenger journeys on light rail and tram systems in England, the highest annual figure recorded and continuing the upward trend of recent years.

Improving competition and cutting costs Providing viable, reliable transport infrastructure is an essential element of any modern nation and is a fundamental requirement if countries are to grow and meet current and future financial challenges.www.tramnews.net . www.Irta.org january 2012 11 Terry Walker of the LRTA’s External Relations Group argues how significant cost savings can be achieved and efficiency improved for light rail development through the use of revised procurement strategies.

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Pollution & Health, 30,000 dead in 2008

Pollution & Health, 30,000 dead in 2008

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Low Cost Tramways - Motors

Using this technology, it should be possible to achieve vehicle a weight of 10 Tonnes per 100 passenger capacity, with traction energy consumption of 0.5KWh / Km. The aim should be also to get cost down to that of buses on a similar capacity basis. Indeed, bus body technology would be used, the vehicle form being essentially similar to an articulated bus.

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Lord Berkeleys debate 14th June 2010 A massive Air Quality Fine for the UK

Lord Berkeleys debate 14th June 2010 A massive Air Quality Fine for the UK

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Air Pollution - Time for the UK to clean up its' act

Air Pollution - Time for the UK to clean up its' act

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A warning from the past

The cost, constraints and lack of planning meant that tram in the British Isles was poorly equipped to respond to changes in society. These weaknesses caused tramcar in Britain to disappear much earlier than in the rest of Europe, some weaknesses progressing over the ensuing years to undermine all local transport provisions in the country and more besides. ‘Those who ignore the lessons of history are condemned to re-live them!’

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LR Presentation - Andrew Braddock UKTram 19 03 2013

What Trams can do for Jobs and the Local Economy The Examples of Croydon and Nottingham

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LR - Applrg Presentation Parliamentary Tea 06 2013

Report of a Parliamentary Tea held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 12th June 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)

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Invitation - Applrg Parliamentary Tea 2013

Applrg Parliamentary Tea 2013 + faxback pdf

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LR Presentation - Trevor Baxter - Metrolink Address

An address given by Mr Trevor Baxter, a private individual from Thamside. Views express by Mr Baxter are not necessarily shared by the Applrg and are those of Mr Baxter

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Invitation - Applrg Meeting 19th March 2013

An invitation from Mr John Leech MP Chairman All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. 1400h – 1600h Committee Room 8 19th March 2013

Mr Greg Mulholland MP Leeds North West Stand in Chairman All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group To a meeting to be held in the House of Commons. Room CM21 1500h – 1600h Tuesday 6th November 2012 (Room and finishing time may change)

At the press launch for “Green Light for Light Rail”, Transport Minister Norman Baker indicated that he would call a “High Level Summit on Light Rail” with key players from the light rail sector to discuss how the recommendations of the report can be implemented. Some sixty three participants from the industry attended at the institution of Civil Engineers at Great George St London

Purpose of visit Funding of transport schemes – who, how etc Local/regional/national Integration of services – trolleybuses and bus services Public or private What do they do with utilities – move them or access Planning process – how does it work? To explore and understand the legislation, methodology and practical applications of Tram/Light Rail, Trolleybus interface and integration, construction costs and methods.

Applrg VISIT TO BUDAPEST 17-19 JANUARY 2012 Purpose of visit Funding of transport schemes – who, how etc Local/regional/national Integration of services – trolleybuses and bus services Public or private What do they do with utilities – move them or access Planning process – how does it work? To explore and understand the legislation, methodology and practical applications of Tram/Light Rail, Trolleybus interface and integration, construction costs and methods.

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Applrg Minutes - 5th November 2013

All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 5th November 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Acting Chairman until 16:10: Jim Harkins

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Applrg Minutes - 22nd January 2013

Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 22nd January 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)

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Applrg Alicante Visit 2012

Purpose of visit Funding of transport schemes – who, how etc Local/regional/national Integration of services – Train, bus services Public or private What do they do with utilities – move them or access Planning process – how does it work? To explore & understand the legislation, methodology and practical applications of Tram-train, construction, costs & methods. There are other secondary questions in terms of fare box costs.

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Presentation - Budapest BKV Mr Laszlo Szeslmayer

The past and the present of the Budapest fixed-rail public transport; operational considerations

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Minutes Applrg Meeting March 20 2012

The Chairman, John Leech MP, introduced the speakers, Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West, László Szedlmajer, Chief Engineer, BKV, Budapest, and Stuart Kerr, Manager, Strategic Business Development, Vossloh Kiepe. He explained that the meeting was a follow up of a study tour of Budapest made by a delegation from APPLRG in January.Applrg VISIT TO BUDAPEST 17-19 JANUARY 2012

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Applrg Minutes - 21st January 2014

All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 21st January 2014 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)